DTC Troubleshooting

Control System DTCs

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 How To Troubleshoot The Fuel And Emissions Systems.
* If DTC P0341 is stored at the same time as DTC P1009, troubleshoot DTC P1009 first, then recheck for DTC P0341.

1. Problem verification:

Problem verification
-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 2.
-NO- Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

2. VTC strainer visual check:

VTC strainer visual check
-1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

-2. Remove the auto-tensioner. Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner Removal and Installation

-3. Remove the VTC strainer (A), and check it for clogging.





Is the strainer OK?
-YES- Go to step 3.
-NO- Clean the VTC strainer, replace the engine oil filter Service and Repair and the engine oil Service and Repair, then do the repair verification.

3. VTC oil control valve operation check:

VTC oil control valve operation check
-1. Test the VTC oil control solenoid valve.

Is the VTC oil control solenoid valve OK?
-YES- Go to step 4.
-NO- Replace the VTC oil control solenoid valve VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve Removal, Installation, and Test, then do the repair verification.

4. VTC actuator check:

VTC actuator check
-1. Inspect the VTC actuator Testing and Inspection.

Is the actuator OK?
-YES- Check the VTC system oil passages and clean them if needed, then do the repair verification.
-NO- Replace the VTC actuator Service and Repair, then do the repair verification.

Repair verification (OBD STATUS check):

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

-2. Reset the ECM with the HDS How To Troubleshoot The Fuel And Emissions Systems.

-3. Do the ECM idle learn procedure ECM/PCM Idle Learn Procedure.

-4. Do the CKP pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure Procedures.

-5. Do the VTC TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.

-6. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0011 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the HDS indicate PASSED, FAILED, or NOT COMPLETED?
-PASSED- Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs were indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.
-FAILED- Go to step 1 and recheck.
-NOT COMPLETED- Check the OBD STATUS again.