DTC 1009: 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.

Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Clear the DTC with the HDS.
Start the engine.
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.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Remove the auto-tensioner (see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the VTC strainer (A), and check it for clogging.

Fig 1: Removing The VTC Strainer
Courtesy 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.
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.
Inspect the VTC actuator (see VTC ACTUATOR INSPECTION ).
Is the actuator OK?
1. YES - Check the oil pressure (see OIL PRESSURE TEST ), make any needed repairs, then go to step 10.
2. NO - Replace the VTC actuator (see VTC ACTUATOR, EXHAUST CAMSHAFT SPROCKET REMOVER ), then go to step 10.
Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.
Clear the CKP pattern with the HDS.
Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
Do the CKP pattern learn procedure (see CKP PATTERN CLEAR/CKP PATTERN LEARN ).
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.