DTC Troubleshooting

DTC Troubleshooting: P1009

DTC P1009:

VTC Advance Malfunction

NOTE:

- Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.
- If DTC P0341 is stored at the same time as DTC P1009, troubleshoot DTC P1009 first, then recheck for DTC P0341.

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Start the engine.

4. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P1009 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 5.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.�

5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

6. Remove the drive belt auto-tensioner Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner Removal/Installation.

7. 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.

8. Test the VTC oil control solenoid valve 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 VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve Removal/Test/Installation, then go to step 10.

9. Inspect the VTC actuator.

Is the actuator OK?

YES -

Check the VTC system oil passages, then go to step 10.

NO -

Replace the VTC actuator, then go to step 10.

10. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

11. Reset the PCM with the HDS.

12. Do the CKP pattern clear procedure Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.

13. Do the PCM idle learn procedure PCM Idle Learn Procedure.

14. Do the CKP pattern learn procedure Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.

15. Check for Pending or Confirmed 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 Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.�