code P1259?

2002 HONDA ACCORD
170,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BOBBYVAUGHN
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My car is giving me a P1259 code. When under load it shudders when downshifing from 4 ot 3 or upshifting from 3 to 4. any suggestions?
Jun 6, 2008 at 7:03 AM
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Hello,

The P1259 code is for the VTECH oil pressure switch or VTECH solenoid valve circuit fault.
Sometimes resetting the ECM will reset the VTECH switch/solenoid.

DTC P1259: A problem in the VTEC Oil Pressure Switch circuit or VTEC Solenoid Valve circuit.

I have attached (look below) the diagnostics for that code. This should help you determine where the issue is. This process will require you to use a multimeter to check various measurements.

Here is a helpful article:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Please let me know of any questions.

Thank you.
Jul 27, 2021 at 9:29 PM