Vtec Malfunction(Code p1259) Need Help!

[94EJ1OwnS]

Okay , so i figure , why my vtec was not engaging , got the car scan & this the code that was coming up(p1259) Whiich stand for vtec Malfunction , Im not low on oil but i am leaking up from the top of the vtec solenoid , i change the o ring/Gasket nd put a lil silicone around the area, & it'd still leaking maybe that the cause of the code , but how can i get it'd to stop leaking then! . . Need Some Answers!

THANKS CTVTEC

Updated: Fixed now , the Vtec solenoid not leaking no more , & not throwing a code . . i just unbolted it off the head & clean it'd up & then itd just stop leaking & throwin a code . .

[egkid129]

Okay , so i figure , why my vtec was not engaging , got the car scan & this the code that was coming up(p1259) Whiich stand for vtec Malfunction , Im not low on oil but i am leaking up from the top of the vtec solenoid , i change the o ring/Gasket , & it'd still leaking maybe that the cause of the code , but how can i get it'd to stop leaking then! . . Need Some Answers!

THANKS CTVTEC

Light coat of silicone around the vtec solenoid usually does the trick, just don't let it get messy... But if it's throwing a code it could be the solenoid itself goin bad

[doitpropa]

Light coat of silicone around the vtec solenoid usually does the trick, just don't let it get messy... But if it's throwing a code it could be the solenoid itself goin bad

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[94EJ1OwnS]

Light coat of silicone around the vtec solenoid usually does the trick, just don't let it get messy... But if it's throwing a code it could be the solenoid itself goin bad

Aiqht Well , ImA prolly Just end up Gettin another solenoid then , Thanks for the Input!

[egkid129]

No problem....

[94EJ1OwnS]

^^ && one more question , now if i stop the leak from the solenoid , you think the Code for it'd will go off? if your not sure then i'll try it later when i get home & see

[egkid129]

^^ && one more question , now if i stop the leak from the solenoid , you think the Code for it'd will go off? if your not sure then i'll try it later when i get home & see

It's hard to say but ofcourse start with the cheapest fix first, technically it's just a valve inside but it would malfunction if the oil pressure is not letting it open correctly cuz of the leak...worst case hmu I may valve a fresh solenoid layin around..

[Can~i~bus]

ttt

[Santi]

Where did u get the gasket? U should get it from Honda dealer. Also check if its dirty inside

[the jdmchop]

Put power n ground to the solinoid to see if it clicks

[94EJ1OwnS]

Where did u get the gasket? U should get it from Honda dealer. Also check if its dirty inside

Got it from the Honda Dealer , i don't see why it'd still leaking i , change the gasket where the spot was leaking at . .

[d&gauto]

Lack of oil pressure causes that code.

[94EJ1OwnS]

^^^ I need your cell # so I can txt or give you a calll . . && it'd still leaking

[Santi]

Got it from the Honda Dealer , i don't see why it'd still leaking i , change the gasket where the spot was leaking at . .

Correct me if I'm wrong but vtec solenoid tend to leak even with a new gasket. I have heard of adding silicone never actually tried it

[94EJ1OwnS]

Ooooe , never really heard bout tha'd onee , but we added silicone on it'd. & still tends to leaks , so idk if we put enough on or w.e but juss seein input .