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Possible Causes

Possible Causes 
(K452) MDS SOLENOID NO.4 CONTROL SHORT TO GROUND
(K452) MDS SOLENOID NO.4 CONTROL OPEN
(Z904) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
INSUFFICIENT OIL PRESSURE ACTING ON THE LIFTER LOCKING PINS
OIL PASSAGES RESTRICTED
LIFTER
MDS SOLENOID
PCM

Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. Refer to *PRE-DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE .