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DTC P2647

DTC P2647  : Rocker Arm Oil Pressure Switch A (Bank 1) Circuit High Voltage

DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
P2647 Rocker Arm Oil Pressure Switch A (Bank 1) Circuit High Voltage      

DTC (PGM-FI)

  1. Oil level check

    -1. Check the engine oil level.

    Is the level OK?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Go to step 2, and check the result. Then adjust the engine oil to the proper level , and recheck. If the failure is duplicated in step 2, go to step 3.

  2. Problem verification

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    - 3. Select the VTEC+VCM TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS, then select the VEB VTEC TEST with the HDS.

    VEB VTEC TEST

    Does the HDS indicate Normal?

    YES 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at rocker arm oil pressure switch A (Bank 1) and the PCM. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot.

    NO 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 3.

  3. Rocker arm oil pressure switch A (Bank 1) internal circuit check

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

    - 2. Disconnect the following connector.

    Rocker arm oil pressure switch A (Bank 1) 2P connector - Refer to: Rocker Arm Oil Pressure Switch A (Bank 1) Removal and Installation, or Rocker Arm Oil Pressure Switch B (Bank 1) Removal and Installation, or Rocker Arm Oil Pressure Switch A (Bank 2) Removal and Installation

    - 3. At the rocker arm oil pressure switch side, check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Rocker arm oil pressure switch A (Bank 1) 2P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit VTMB1, VTMB1 LG
    Test point 1 Rocker arm oil pressure switch A (Bank 1) 2P connector No. 1 (rocker arm oil pressure switch side)
    Test point 2 Rocker arm oil pressure switch A (Bank 1) 2P connector No. 2 (rocker arm oil pressure switch side)
    GHH319634Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Go to step 4.

    NO 

    Replace rocker arm oil pressure switch A (Bank 1) - Refer to: Rocker Arm Oil Pressure Switch A (Bank 1) Removal and Installation, or Rocker Arm Oil Pressure Switch B (Bank 1) Removal and Installation, or Rocker Arm Oil Pressure Switch A (Bank 2) Removal and Installation .

  4. Open wire check (VTMB1 line)

    -1. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.

    - 2. Disconnect the following connector.

    PCM connector C (51P) - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the A/T System (2014 2015), or How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems, or How to Troubleshoot the Brake Booster Pressure Monitoring System (2016 2017 2018 2019 2020), or How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems(With Auto Idle Stop System) (2016)

    - 3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Rocker arm oil pressure switch A (Bank 1) 2P connector: disconnected
      PCM connector C (51P): disconnected
    Test circuit VTMB1
    Test point 1 Rocker arm oil pressure switch A (Bank 1) 2P connector No. 2 (PUR)
    Test point 2 PCM connector C (51P) No. 22 (PUR)
    GHH319635Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Go to step 5.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the VTMB1 wire between the PCM (C22) and rocker arm oil pressure switch A (Bank 1).

  5. Open wire check (VTMB1 LG line)

    -1. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Rocker arm oil pressure switch A (Bank 1) 2P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit VTMB1 LG
    Test point 1 Rocker arm oil pressure switch A (Bank 1) 2P connector No. 1 (BRN)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH319636Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The VTMB1 LG wire is OK. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM - Refer to: PCM Removal and Installation (2016), or PCM Removal and Installation (2014 2015) .

    NO 

    Repair an open in the VTMB1 LG wire between rocker arm oil pressure switch A (Bank 1) and G101.