2003 Honda CRV engine light on

48,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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PACOMP
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was driving after acceleration to 3000 rpm car starts to jerk back and forth then engine light comes on
on board diagnostic code reads p1259
Nov 12, 2008 at 10:44 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi pacomp,

P1259 = VTEC system malfunction. Check if the VTEC solenoid wire socket have been dislodged.
Nov 22, 2008 at 9:46 PM
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