What to do if your VTEC system malfunctions?
Use synthetic oil, have your valves adjusted, check the solenoid operation, and if nothing else get a gasket set from Honda, it has a new screen installed, and clean the V-tec valve out. It would take just a few minutes to check the oil valve system out to make sure it can move freely, and it only has three bolts holding it in.
What’s the code for Honda Accord system malfunction?
I have a 99 Honda accord I put it in machine it says the code is P1259Vtec System malfunction.. I have had oil changed, New spark plugs,New Fuses,Oil Filter,Oil treatment,Oil system cleaner,Oil pressure switch,Air Intake system Cleaner,replaced Sender Unit. Went to Get Smogged and It passed EVERYTHiNG Except check engine light…
Can a bad oil pressure switch cause VTEC system malfunction?
Low oil level can cause this as well as a bad oil pressure switch for VTEC control, possible VTEC solenoid. You can’t post conmments that contain an email address. An expert who has achieved level 1. An expert that has over 10 points. An expert whose answer got voted for 2 times.
How to stop a gasket leak on a Honda Accord?
After a lot of reading over this forum and watching videos on Youtube I decided to replace my VTEC solenoid gasket to see if I could stop a leak on my Honda Accord 2.4 L with 130k miles. 1) Bought the part from Amazon from “AutopartsUSA” that sent me a pack that includes de solenoid gasket, the front gasket and the o-ring.
What causes the solenoid not to activate VTEC?
If the motor is not maintaining oil pressure or reaching engine temperatures, it can cause the solenoid to fail and not activate VTEC. With the engine cool, pull the dipstick and make sure the oil level is not low. By reading the temperature gauge, when the car is running, we want to make sure it reaches 178 degrees.
Why is the solenoid on my Honda Accord not working?
On many Honda vehicles, the VTEC solenoid has been found to be the culprit. More commonly, the gasket could be faulty and all that needs replacing. When this solenoid is bad, the motor’s VTEC will not “activate.”
Why does my Honda Accord have an oil leak?
Oil leaks are often hard to pinpoint because the causes are varied. On many Honda vehicles, the VTEC solenoid has been found to be the culprit. More commonly, the gasket could be faulty and all that needs replacing. When this solenoid is bad, the motor’s VTEC will not “activate.”