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DTC P2652

DTC P2652:  Rocker Arm Oil Pressure Switch B (Bank 1) Stuck on

General Description 

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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 Mode (Low VTEC Range) OFF OFF OFF ON (low) OFF (low) ON (low)
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 Mode (High VTEC Range) ON OFF ON OFF (high) OFF (low) OFF (high)
3 Cylinder Mode (3 Cylinders are paused) OFF ON OFF ON (low) ON (high) ON (low)

The variable cylinder management (VCM) system activates the rocker arm oil control solenoid B (bank 1) with a command from the powertrain control module (PCM), and it charges/discharges the hydraulic circuit of the cylinder pause VTEC system mechanism that pauses the intake and exhaust valves on the rear banks. The PCM monitors oil pressure in the hydraulic circuit of the VTEC mechanism using the rocker arm oil pressure switch B (bank 1) downstream of the rocker arm oil control solenoid B (bank 1). If there is a difference between the oil pressure condition in the hydraulic circuit determined by the PCM command and the oil pressure condition determined by the status of the rocker arm oil pressure switch B (bank 1), the system is considered faulty, and a DTC is stored.

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status 

Execution Once per driving cycle
Sequence None
Duration 5.0 seconds or more
DTC Type One drive cycle, MIL on

Enable Conditions 

Condition Minimum Maximum
Elapsed time after starting the engine 2.0 seconds -
Elapsed time after cylinder mode change 2.0 seconds -
Elapsed time until VPS can be allowed its initial operation 5.0 seconds* -
5.0 seconds**
Elapsed time after reversion from low oil pressure condition 5.0 seconds -
Engine coolant temperature [ECT SENSOR 1] 167 °F (75 °C) -
Estimated rear WU-TWC (bank 1) temperature 1, 022 °F (550 °C) -
Estimated front WU-TWC (bank 2) temperature - 1, 562 °F (850 °C)
Estimated front WU-TWC (bank 2) seal mat temperature - 1, 562 °F (850 °C)
Engine speed [ENGINE SPEED] 1, 220 rpm* 1 3, 300 rpm
1, 200 rpm* 2
Engine speed [ENGINE SPEED] that can be operated in VPS by uncontrolled the oil pressure 510 rpm*** -
1, 320 rpm****
Oil pressure 83 kPa (24.6 inHg, 623 mmHg) -

*: When starting the engine at an engine coolant temperature [ECT SENSOR 1] is 68 °F (20 °C)

**: When starting the engine at an engine coolant temperature [ECT SENSOR 1] is 176 °F (80 °C)

***: When the engine coolant temperature [ECT SENSOR 1] is 172 °F (78 °C)

****: When the engine coolant temperature [ECT SENSOR 1] is 221 °F (105 °C)

*1: 6-Speed A/T

*2: 9-Speed A/T

[ ]: HDS Parameter

Condition Minimum Maximum
Vehicle speed [VEHICLE SPEED] 12 mph (19 km/h) -
Fuel feedback Closed loop at stoichiometric
Throttle position Other than wide open throttle
Other than fully closed
Monitoring priority P0139, P0159, P0401, P2A00, P2A03

*: When starting the engine at an engine coolant temperature [ECT SENSOR 1] is 68 °F (20 °C)

**: When starting the engine at an engine coolant temperature [ECT SENSOR 1] is 176 °F (80 °C)

***: When the engine coolant temperature [ECT SENSOR 1] is 172 °F (78 °C)

****: When the engine coolant temperature [ECT SENSOR 1] is 221 °F (105 °C)

*1: 6-Speed A/T

*2: 9-Speed A/T

[ ]: HDS Parameter

Malfunction Threshold 

When the rocker arm oil control solenoid B (bank 1) is OFF, the rocker arm oil pressure switch B (bank 1) remains ON.

Logic Decision Rocker Arm Oil Pressure Switch B (Bank 1)
ON OFF
Rocker Arm Oil Control Solenoid B (Bank 1) Command ON Normal Failure (P2651)
OFF Failure (P2652) Normal

Possible Cause 

NOTE:  The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.

Confirmation Procedure 

Operating Condition 

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With the HDS 

Select the VTEC+VCM TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS, then select the CDVEB TEST with the HDS.

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for setting the DTC 

When a malfunction is detected, the MIL comes on and a Pending DTC, a Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data are stored in the PCM memory.

Conditions for clearing the DTC 

The MIL is cleared if the malfunction does not return in three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic runs. The MIL, the Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data can be cleared with the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the 12 volt battery.