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DTC P1009: VTC Advance Malfunction

NOTE:
  • Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION .
  • If DTC P0341 is stored at the same time as DTC P1009, troubleshoot DTC P1009 first, then recheck for DTC P0341.
  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? 

    YES  - Go to step  5.

    NO  - Intermittent failure, the 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: Identifying VTC Strainer
    G05449176Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is the strainer OK? 

    YES  - Go to step  8.

    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? 

    YES  - Go to step  9.

    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? 

    YES  - Check engine oil pressure (see OIL PRESSURE TEST ), make any needed repairs, then go to step  10.

    NO  - Replace the VTC actuator (see VTC ACTUATOR, EXHAUST CAMSHAFT SPROCKET REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ), then go to step  10.

  10. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  11. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS (see IF THE MIL DID NOT STAY ON ).
  12. Clear the CKP pattern with the HDS (see CRANK (CKP) PATTERN CLEAR/CRANK (CKP) PATTERN LEARN ).
  13. Do ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
  14. Do the CKP pattern learn procedure (see CRANK (CKP) PATTERN CLEAR/CRANK (CKP) PATTERN LEARN .
  15. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC P1009 indicated? 

    YES  - Check the oil passages for the VTC system, then go to step  1.

    NO  - Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.