SOLVED - Accord Starts but doesn't stay running
#11
That's cool, good luck! The p1259 code is a vtec malfunction code that could also be simply low oil pressure. I would check to see if you have an oil leak because of the screen mesh in the solenoid gasket being clogged up. If your oil changes havent been regular, that is going to be a definite. From the looks of it, the p1259 code could be telling you that this is your idling problem, if all bolts arent tight or the wiring is messed up.
Honda Accord VTEC Solenoid Gaskets Replacement - YouTube this is a great video on how to replace the gasket on the Vtec solenoid gasket, its for the fifth generation Accord, but the work was easier on my seventh generation Accord because my solenoid was on the back of my engine without stuff being in the way. I would check everything you can about this part- grounds, wires, pressure switch, solenoid, gasket, oil leaks? anything revolving around this and it may fix your problem!
Another detail on this problem is from this website.https://www.hondaaccordforum.com/for...code-52497/--- please let me know how the problem worked out for you after you fix it! I am very curious.
By the way, changing the gasket on my Vtec solenoid took roughly 45 minutes because it was difficult to reach and I was gentle not to break the bolts! It cost me less than $20 and the fix cleared my low oil pressure code. Just do the research before you dive in,
Good Luck!
Honda Accord VTEC Solenoid Gaskets Replacement - YouTube this is a great video on how to replace the gasket on the Vtec solenoid gasket, its for the fifth generation Accord, but the work was easier on my seventh generation Accord because my solenoid was on the back of my engine without stuff being in the way. I would check everything you can about this part- grounds, wires, pressure switch, solenoid, gasket, oil leaks? anything revolving around this and it may fix your problem!
Another detail on this problem is from this website.https://www.hondaaccordforum.com/for...code-52497/--- please let me know how the problem worked out for you after you fix it! I am very curious.
By the way, changing the gasket on my Vtec solenoid took roughly 45 minutes because it was difficult to reach and I was gentle not to break the bolts! It cost me less than $20 and the fix cleared my low oil pressure code. Just do the research before you dive in,
Good Luck!
#12
wow, i have a similar problem, my 94 f22b1 wouldnt crank, i replaced the plugs, spark plugs and alternator and battery, she cranks beautifuly now but wont stay on for more than a few seconds. cranks, idles, cel comes on, dies out. tested the volts on the harness and ecu, everything is good...............wtf is going on here???????????? were you able to fix the problem?
#13
wow, i have a similar problem, my 94 f22b1 wouldnt crank, i replaced the plugs, spark plugs and alternator and battery, she cranks beautifuly now but wont stay on for more than a few seconds. cranks, idles, cel comes on, dies out. tested the volts on the harness and ecu, everything is good...............wtf is going on here???????????? were you able to fix the problem?
#14
Awesome thanks for the video definitely going to check that out. Well since I've owned the car I've done regular oil changes only 1 time i went over and was about 1000 miles over doing the oil change. One time I used the wrong weight of oil I read the label spot but not the actual bottle and after the oil changed realized what i had did. i think my motor is 5w 30 and i used i think 10w 30 id have to double check that. I wasn't sure if it was throwing the code bc of that or if it really is something else. I'm hoping to dive into working on it this weekend if my check actually gets deposited (work BS) I'll definitely update when i check out some things.
#15
with all that work that you did, make sure your ground wires are good and snug and the bolt on area's are free of any debris. Similar situation I just went through cost me $700.00 to figure out the bolt on the throttle body was loose and grounding the car out after a minute or two of running until one day it wouldn't crank at all. Check all your work!
#17
Success!!!!! Turned out to be a destroyed Ecu. Got the wire harness and ecu new from honda,paid $544, now she cranks beautify and stays on! Idles a bit weird from /e messing with the intake manifold screw......... So definitely hav3 the computer checked out, may be the problem.
#19
It's been awhile, but that's simply because I just had my baby girl mid june. I'm looking into attempting to fix my car while im out on maternity leave. I was looking and I've seen at least 2 grounds which are seriously dirty/corroded could this prevent my car from working?