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VTEC/Variable Cylinder Management (VCM): Control

Based on engine speed, vehicle speed, engine load, throttle position, and the engine coolant temperature signal sent from various sensors, the powertrain control module (PCM) determines the ON/OFF of each of the rocker arm oil control solenoids.

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The PCM switches low lift, high lift, and 3 cylinder operation by controlling the respective solenoid valves. Hydraulic pressure switches are installed in each solenoid circuit for monitoring system malfunction.

Mode PCM sends command to the rocker arm oil control solenoid Rocker arm oil pressure switch (detected oil pressure)
Solenoid A
(Bank 1)
Solenoid B
(Bank 1)
Solenoid A
(Bank 2)
Switch A
(Bank 1)
Switch B
(Bank 1)
Switch A
(Bank 2)
6 Cylinder Low Lift OFF OFF OFF ON (Low) OFF (Low) ON (Low)
6 Cylinder High Lift ON OFF ON OFF (High) OFF (Low) OFF (High)
3 Cylinder OFF ON OFF ON (Low) ON (High) ON (Low)