Code p1259 vtec problems

Twisted1

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I pull #13 fuse prob goes away for 10 min then comes back. Oil level is good an when check engine light comes on it puts my car in safe mode where it want go past 4,000 rpm. Is the solenoid bad? What it looks like? Thanks in advance
 

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Solenoid and pressure switch are bolted to the back of the head, next to the EGR valve.

From the front of the car, it would be passenger, rear of head.
 

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I just took the top half apart and pulled that plunger out. It was kinda sludged up an caramelizes with old oil. I cleaned the parts up put them back, an took it for a spin. It ran fine for about 10 min then the check engine light came back on an went back in limp mode. Any thoughts? Low voltage?
 

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Took off the whole vtec solonoid........ boy it was hard to get to the screws, but I got it then I submerged it in carb cleaner to remove all the shallack i guess you can call it that, and my screen was complety blocked up. I cleaned everything up, and put it back together. wow i have all my power back.. also i took pics if anyone else is wanting to know how to clean it. Just pm me if you want me to walk you through it.:147703263745b138a51
 

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Took off the whole vtec solonoid........ boy it was hard to get to the screws, but I got it then I submerged it in carb cleaner to remove all the shallack i guess you can call it that, and my screen was complety blocked up. I cleaned everything up, and put it back together. wow i have all my power back.. also i took pics if anyone else is wanting to know how to clean it. Just pm me if you want me to walk you through it.:147703263745b138a51

Make a DIY for it under the DIY section
 
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