DTC P1009: VTC Advance Malfunction
- Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
- If DTC P0341 is stored at the same time as DTC P1009, troubleshoot DTC P1009 first, then recheck for DTC P0341.
- Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
- Clear the DTC with the HDS.
- Start the engine.
- 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.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Remove the drive belt auto-tensioner (see DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Remove the VTC strainer (A), and check it for clogging.
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.
- 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.
- Inspect the VTC actuator (see
VTC ACTUATOR INSPECTION
).
Is the actuator OK?
YES - Check the VTC system oil passages, then go to step 10.
NO - Replace the VTC actuator (see VTC ACTUATOR, EXHAUST CAMSHAFT SPROCKET REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 10.
- Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
- Reset the PCM with the HDS.
- Clear the CKP pattern with the HDS.
- Do the PCM idle learn procedure (see PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
- Do the CKP pattern learn procedure (see HDS CLEAR COMMAND ).
- Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P1009 indicated?
YES - Check the oil passages at 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.