I have a 2000 Honda Accord 4 cyl. with about 98.8K miles on it. The check engine light went on recently and I took it to Autozone they said I have error code P1271, the mechanic there thinks it is variable valve timing (bank 1), he isn't 100% sure because there isn't a listing for Honda on his code checker. What do you guys say the problem is?

 

doesn't look like it's a valid code for that ymm

 

Autozone doesn't employ mechanics.

He gave you the wrong code, that code is not valid.

 

+1. Like Dr. D stated it is not valid for your model year (e.g., 2000 Accords don't have Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) sensors).

 

Took it to pet boys the code they gave me was P1259

 

every time i have a customer on the shop with this code only is because 1. don't change oil regularly .2 never check the oil level , in most cases a LOF fix this problem
here is a links to show how to inspect solenoid http://www.justanswer.com/uploads/ac...35227_vtec.pdf
http://www.justanswer.com/uploads/th...ystem_test.pdf

 

That is a problem with the Vtec.

Vtec runs off of oil pressure, so the first thing to do is check your oil level.

Do you have a volt meter?