DTC Troubleshooting
DTC P1009: VTC Advance MalfunctionNOTE:
- Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information.
- 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 ON (II).
2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
3. Start the engine.
4. 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.
5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
6. Remove the power steering pump and auto-tensioner.
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.
Is the valve OK?
YES - Go to step 9.
NO - Replace the VTC oil control solenoid valve, 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 ON (II).
11. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.
12. Clear the CKP pattern with the HDS. Programming and Relearning
13. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure. Programming and Relearning
14. Do the CKP pattern learn procedure. Programming and Relearning
15. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P1009 indicated?
YES - Check the oil passages for at the VTC system, then go to step 1.
NO - Go to step 16.
16. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P1009 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
Does the screen indicate PASSED?
YES - Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs were indicated in step 15, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.
NO - If the screen indicates FAILED, check the oil passages for at VTC system, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, keep idling until a result comes on.