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DTC P1009: VTC Advance Malfunction

NOTE:
  • If DTC P0341 is stored at the same time as DTC P1009, troubleshoot DTC P1009 first, then recheck for DTC P0341.
  • Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  3. Start the engine.
  4. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC P1009 indicated? 

    1. YES-  Go to step  5.
    2. NO-  Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time.
  5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  6. Remove the power steering pump and auto-tensioner (see DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER REPLACEMENT ).
  7. Remove the VTC strainer (A), and check it for clogging.
    Fig 1: Removing VTC Strainer
    G03677670Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is the strainer OK? 

    1. YES-  Go to step  8.
    2. NO-  Clean the VTC strainer, replace the engine oil filter and the engine oil, then go to step  10.
  8. Test the VTC oil control solenoid valve (see VTC OIL CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE REMOVAL/TEST/INSTALLATION ).

    Is the valve OK? 

    1. YES-  Go to step  9.
    2. NO-  Replace the VTC oil control solenoid valve (see VTC OIL CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE REMOVAL/TEST/INSTALLATION ), then go to step  10.
  9. Inspect the VTC actuator (see VTC ACTUATOR INSPECTION ).

    Is the actuator OK? 

    1. YES-  Check engine oil pressure (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ), make any needed repairs, then go to step  10.
    2. NO-  Replace the VTC actuator (see VTC ACTUATOR, EXHAUST CAMSHAFT SPROCKET REMOV ), then go to step  10.
  10. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  11. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS (see ECM/PCM RESET ).
  12. Clear the CKP pattern with the HDS (see CLEAR/LEARN PROCEDURE (WITH THE HDS) ).
  13. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
  14. Do the CKP pattern learn procedure (see CRANK (CKP) PATTERN CLEAR/CRANK (CKP) PATTERN ).
  15. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

    Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated? 

    1. YES-  If DTC P1009 is indicated, check the oil passages for the VTC system, then go to step  1. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.
    2. NO-  Troubleshooting is complete.
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