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Honda Fit/Jazz - DTC Troubleshooting: P1253 (21-1) (L15A 5MT)

DTC Troubleshooting: P1253 (21-1)

DTC P1253 (21-1): VTEC System Malfunction


Special Tools Required
Oil Pressure gauge attachment( 07NAJ-P070100)

Reset the ECM/PCM.

2.Check the engine oil level, and refill if necessary. Check for external damage to the oil pan.

3.Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm (min-1) with no load (in Park or neutral) unit the radiator fan comes on.

4.Road test the vehicle:
Accelerate in MT: 2nd gear (CVT: D position) to an engine speed over 4,000 rpm (min-1). Hold that engine speed for at least 2 seconds. If DTC P1253 is not repeated during the first road test, repeat this test 2 more times.

Is DTC P1253 indicated?


YES - Go to then recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away with a known-good ECM/PCM, replace the original ECM/PCM.n


NO - Inspect the VTEC solenoid valve.n

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