Code P1259 non v-tech engine

Tiny
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  • 1996 HONDA CIVIC
  • 1.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 161,859 MILES
I need assistance in figuring what the problem is with my car. Has code p1259 low oil pressure. The car is a non v-tech.
Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 AT 8:49 AM

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Tiny
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Has this had an engine swap or anything else? The reason I ask, is this code is specific to the VTEC system. Or has the PCM been replaced?

Clearly the code and the non v-tec engine do not add up. In fact when you select the non vtec engine, they don't even populate the code as it is not a valid code for that engine. So if you truly a non vtec engine and this code then we have something swapped. Thanks
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Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 AT 9:56 AM
Tiny
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I have no Idea, my daughter purchased it and this was one of the codes. Guess I will be doing a computer swap.
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 AT 1:18 PM
Tiny
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This car does not have the wiring for a v-tech, so the computer was probably replaced.
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 AT 1:19 PM
Tiny
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Yeah. Based on this information, I would have to agree. I don't see another reason for getting this code. I also, don't see a difference between the PCMs so I guess it is possible to swap a VTEC for non VTEC PCM. I have never compared them so I am not sure the plugs are the same but it would make sense that they are as the software would be the only thing that needs to be different.
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Wednesday, December 16th, 2020 AT 4:45 PM

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