Variable Valve Timing Control (VTC) Oil Control Solenoid Valve (RSX)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Acura 3.5RL, 2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2003 Acura 3.2TL, and 2003 Acura 3.2CL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Disconnect 2-pin connector from VTC oil control solenoid valve. Remove retaining bolt. Remove VTC oil control solenoid valve. Measure clearance between port on retard side and valve. See Fig 1 . Clearance should be more than 1mm. Connect battery positive to terminal No. 2 and battery negative to terminal No. 1. Measure clearance between port on advance side and valve. Clearance should be more than 1mm. Disconnect 2-pin connector from VTC oil control solenoid valve.