DTC Troubleshooting

DTC Troubleshooting: P1289

DTC P1289:

Rocker Arm Oil Pressure Sensor Stuck High

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. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

2. Check the engine oil level.

Is the level OK?

YES -

Go to step 3.

NO -

Adjust the engine oil to the proper level, then go to step 8.

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

4. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

5. 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 rocker arm oil control solenoid 1, rocker arm oil control solenoid 2, the rocker arm oil pressure switch, the rocker arm oil pressure sensor, and the PCM.�

NO -

Go to step 6.

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

7. Replace the rocker arm oil pressure sensor Service and Repair.

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

9. Reset the PCM with the HDS.

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

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

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

Is DTC P1289 indicated?

YES -

Check for poor connections or loose terminals at rocker arm oil control solenoid 1, rocker arm oil control solenoid 2, the rocker arm oil pressure switch, the rocker arm oil pressure sensor, and the PCM, then go to step 1.

NO -

Go to step 13.

13. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P1289 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 12, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.�

NO -

If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at rocker arm oil control solenoid 1, rocker arm oil control solenoid 2, the rocker arm oil pressure switch, the rocker arm oil pressure sensor, and the PCM, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates EXECUTING, keep testing until a result comes on. If the screen indicates OUT OF CONDITION, go to step 11.