P1259moderate severityPowertrain
VTEC System Malfunction Bank 1
on 2000 Acura RL 3.5L V6 · AWD
What this code means
VTEC oil pressure switch did not indicate proper pressure when commanded.
Symptoms
- CEL
- Loss of power above 4000 RPM
- Cannot rev past 4000
- Rough idle
- Decreased economy
Common causes
- Low oil level
- Dirty/degraded oil
- Faulty VTEC solenoid
- Clogged oil screens
Diagnostic steps
- Check oil level/condition
- Test VTEC solenoid
- Clean VTEC screen filter
- Monitor oil pressure
Repair notes
Change oil. Replace VTEC solenoid or clean screens.
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