J35A7

DTC Troubleshooting: P2647

DTC P2647:

VTEC System Stuck ON
(J35A7 engine ('07 model))

Special Tools Required

- Pressure Gauge Adapter 07NAJ-P07010A
- A/T Low Pressure Gauge w/Panel 07406-0070301
- A/T Pressure Hose, 2,210 mm 07MAJ-PY4011A
- A/T Pressure Adapter 07MAJ-PY40120
- Oil Pressure Hose 07ZAJ-S5AA200

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.

1. Check the engine oil level.

Is the engine oil level OK?

YES -

Go to step 2.

NO -

Adjust the engine oil to the proper level, then go to step 12.

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

3. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

4. Do the VTEC TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.

Is the result OK?

YES -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the rocker arm oil pressure sensor, the rocker arm oil control solenoid, and the PCM.�

NO -

Go to step 5.

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

6. Remove the rocker arm oil pressure sensor (A), attach the special tools as shown, then attach the rocker arm oil pressure sensor to the oil pressure gauge adapter (B).





7. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in P or N) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle for 2 minutes.

8. Check the oil pressure.

Does the oil pressure increase to 392 kPa (4.0 kgf/cm2, 56.9 psi)?

YES -

Replace the rocker arm oil pressure sensor Rocker Arm Oil Pressure Sensor Removal/Installation (J35A7 Engine), then go to step 9.

NO -

Replace the rocker arm oil control solenoid Rocker Arm Oil Control Solenoid/Rocker Arm Oil Control Solenoid Filter Replacement (J35A7 Engine), then go to step 9.

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

10. Reconnect all connectors.

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

12. Reset the PCM with the HDS.

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

14. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in P or N) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle for 2 minutes.

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

Is DTC P2647 indicated?

YES -

Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the rocker arm oil control solenoid, the rocker arm oil pressure sensor, and the PCM, then go to step 1.

NO -

Go to step 16.

16. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P2647 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate PASSED?

YES -

Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs were indicated in step 15, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.�

NO -

If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the rocker arm oil control solenoid, the rocker arm oil pressure sensor, and the PCM, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, keep idling until a result comes on.