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DTC P0011

DTC P0011  : VTC System Malfunction

NOTE:
  • Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information .
  • If DTC P0010 and/or P0341 are stored at the same time as DTC P0011, troubleshoot those DTCs first, then recheck for DTC P0011.
  • This DTC will be stored when the DC-DC converter output voltage is higher than the specified voltage (DC-DC converter failure).
DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC
P0011 VTC System Malfunction    

DTC (PGM-FI)

  1. Electric powertrain system DTC check

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Select Electric Powertrain system, and clear the DTC with the HDS.

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    Enter the maintenance mode, then start the engine , and wait for 2 minutes under these conditions:

    • Headlights on high beam
    • Blower fan at maximum speed
    • Rear window defogger on
    • A/C switch ON, heater on, max hot

    -5. Select Electric Powertrain system, and check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
    P0A94 DC-DC Converter Performance      

    DTC (Electric Powertrain)

    Is DTC P0A94 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to the troubleshooting for DTC P0A94 .

    NO 

    Go to step 2.

  2. Problem verification (DTC check)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -3. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    -4. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -5. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -6. Select the VTC TEST in the Function Test Menu with the HDS.

    VTC TEST

    Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC
    P0011 VTC System Malfunction    

    DTC (PGM-FI)

    Is DTC P0011 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 4.

    NO 

    Go to step 3.

  3. Problem verification (Test-drive)

    -1. Enter the maintenance mode, then start the engine .

    -2. Hold the engine speed at 3000 RPM without load (in P or N) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.

    -3. Test-drive the vehicle at a steady speed between 25-75 mph (40-120 km/h) for 15 seconds.

    -4. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC
    P0011 VTC System Malfunction    

    DTC (PGM-FI)

    Is DTC P0011 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 4.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the electric VTC motor and the PCM. If the on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the on-board snapshot .

  4. VTC actuator installation check

    -1. Check the installation of the VTC actuator .

    Is the VTC actuator installed correctly?

    YES 

    Replace the electric VTC motor .

    NO 

    Reinstall the VTC actuator, or replace it if it is worn or damaged .