P1253 — Honda — VTEC system malfunction

Honda bulletin 03-020, revised in 2010, assigns P1253 to the VTEC system.

Meaning, symptoms, causes and checks

Honda bulletin 03-020, revised in 2010, assigns P1253 to the VTEC system. Its list covers OBD-II Honda models except Passport; supported codes vary by model. The definition alone does not identify a failed part.

Affected system: VTEC valve control