How bad is a P1259 code?

[Honda Importz01]

That is the vtec malfunction code. I just got that light today and my car topped out at 4 grand. So it wouldnt let me go into VTEC. and the only thing ive done to the car was cut the stock muffler and resisnator off so it sounded better than stock lmao. But now if i go into vtec after i clear the code it comes back on. What can i do to fix my vtec problem? This is an 01 Accord EX Sedan.

 

[Totalimmortal]

Change your damn oil, that code gets thrown when your low on oil and you cant build oil pressure for VTEC to actuate.

 

[Jeffro]

What he said ^^^^

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[Honda Importz01]

i read that and thats excatly my problem. So i need to change my oil? or do i just check if its low?

 

[Jeffro]

i read that and thats excatly my problem. So i need to change my oil? or do i just check if its low?

Checking if its low is a good start... Changing it probably wouldn't hurt either, especially if you're getting close to that time anyway. If you aren't too familiar, there's a sticky on here too that tells you how to reset that light as well if you aren't sure...

 

[Honda Importz01]

i reset it all the time at autozone and when ever i race someone and go into vtec this **** happens all the time.

 

[shavedaccord]

wowwwwwwwww.....like said 3 times now..check your oil..your either leaking, burning or haven't changed it in a longgggggggggg time

 

[Honda Importz01]

alright its all good now. But now when i turn my radio on it says code. Because i took my battery off for like 5 mineuetes and put it back on, now all it says is code. Anyone know why this tme?

 

[BlkCurrantKord]

You need the Honda factory code to reset it. I think you have to go to the dealer for that.

 

[Jeffro]

If it's your factory stereo, then it is equipped with anti-theft, so you need the code for it to get it to work...