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P1259 Honda Code - VTEC System Malfunction

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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P1259 Honda?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Low engine oil level or oil pressure
  • Faulty Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) solenoid
  • VTEC Solenoid harness is open or shorted
  • VTEC circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty VTEC oil pressure switch

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How to Fix the DTC P1259 Honda?

Check the 'Possible Causes' listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the P1259 Honda code is 1.0 hour of labor. The diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops vary depending on the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

What Does the P1259 Honda Code Mean?

The Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) system activate the VTEC solenoid valve by the command from the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), and it charges/discharges the hydraulic circuit of the VTEC mechanism that is installed in the valve system to switch valve timing between Low and High. The PCM monitors oil pressure conditions in the hydraulic circuit of the VTEC mechanism according to the VTEC oil pressure switch downstream of the VTEC solenoid valve. If there is a disparity between the oil pressure condition in the hydraulic circuit that is determined by the PCM command, and the oil pressure condition that is determined by the status of the VTEC oil pressure switch, the system is considered faulty and the P1259 code is stored.

P1259 Honda Code - VTEC System Malfunction

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