Diagnostic Procedure

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED Has FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded?	Yes	Go to the next step.
1		No	Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2	VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY Verify related Service Bulletins and/or on-line repair information availability. Is any related repair information available?	Yes	Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available repair information. If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
2		No	Go to the next step.
3	INSPECT OCV FOR MALFUNCTION Start the engine. Increase the engine speed. Stop the engine. Remove the OCV. (See OIL CONTROL VALVE (OCV) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ). Inspect the position of the spool valve in the OCV. (See OIL CONTROL VALVE (OCV) INSPECTION ). Is the spool valve located at the valve retard position?	Yes	Go to the next step.
3		No	Replace the OCV, then go to Step 6. (See OIL CONTROL VALVE (OCV) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
4	INSPECT STOPPER PIN MECHANISM Remove the timing chain. Inspect the stopper pin. (See VARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATOR INSPECTION ). Is the stopper pin mechanism normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
4		No	Replace variable valve timing actuator, then go to Step 6.
5	INSPECT ROTOR POSITION Remove the variable valve timing actuator. Is the rotor position at the maximum valve timing retard?	Yes	VARIABLE VALVE TIMING MECHANISM IS NORMAL NOTE: This DTC detected by intermittent concern. Intermittent concern might be removed by cleaning mode of the variable valve timing control function. Go to the next step.
5		No	Replace the variable valve timing actuator, go to the next step.
6	VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0011 COMPLETED Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors. Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS or equivalent. Turn the ignition switch off. Start the engine and warm it up completely. Is the same DTC present?	Yes	Replace the PCM, then go to the next step. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
6		No	Go to the next step.
7	VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE Perform the "AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE ". Is there any DTC present?	Yes	Go to the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE ).
7		No	Troubleshooting completed.