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DTC P0011: VTC System Malfunction Honda Element I

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Note. Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

Scheme 184

Scheme 184: DTC P0011: VTC System Malfunction
Scheme 184: DTC P0011: VTC System Malfunction
  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  3. Start the engine.
  4. Watch the low oil pressure indicator with the engine running. Is the low oil pressure indicator on? YES- Check the oil pressure (see «OIL PRESSURE TEST»(ref-220565-S20696347222006022000000) ), make any needed repairs, then go to step 15 . NO- Go to step 5 .
  5. Do the VTC TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS. Is the result OK? YES- Go to step 6 . NO- Go to step 9 .
  6. Test-drive at a steady speed between 19-38 mph (30-60 km/h) for 10 minutes.
  7. Check the VTC STATUS in the DATA LIST with the HDS. Does it indicate ON? YES- Go to step 8 . NO- Go to step 6 and recheck.
  8. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0011 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. Does the screen indicate FAILED? YES- Go to step 9 . NO- If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the VTC oil control solenoid and the ECM/PCM. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 5 and recheck.
  9. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  10. Remove the power steering pump and the auto-tensioner (see «DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER REPLACEMENT»(ref-220559-S29477630772006022000000) ).
  11. Remove the VTC strainer (A), and check it for clogging. Is the strainer OK? YES- Go to step 12. NO- Clean the VTC strainer, replace the engine oil filter and the engine oil, then go to step 14 .
  12. Test the VTC oil control solenoid valve (see «VTC OIL CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE REMOVAL/TEST/INSTALLATION»(ref-220571-S10128735042006022000000) ). Is the VTC oil control solenoid valve OK? YES- Go to step 13. NO- Replace the VTC oil control solenoid valve (see «VTC OIL CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE REMOVAL/TEST/INSTALLATION»(ref-220571-S10128735042006022000000) ), then go to 14 .
  13. Inspect the VTC actuator (see «VTC ACTUATOR INSPECTION»(ref-220562-S05625623842006022000000) ). Is the VTC actuator OK? YES- Go to step 14. NO- Replace the VTC actuator (see «VTC ACTUATOR, EXHAUST CAMSHAFT SPROCKET REMOV»(ref-220562-S41738651882006022000000) ), then go to step 14.
  14. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  15. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.
  16. Clear the CKP pattern with the HDS.
  17. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see «ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE»(ref-220572-S08440202922006022000000) ).
  18. Do the CKP pattern learn procedure (see «CRANK (CKP) PATTERN CLEAR/CRANK (CKP) PATTERN»(ref-220569-S41813416432006022000000) ).
  19. Do the VTC TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.
  20. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated? YES- If DTC P0011 is indicated, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the VTC oil control solenoid valve and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 1 . If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting. NO- Go to step 21.
  21. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0011 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. Does the screen indicate PASSED? YES- Troubleshooting is complete. NO- If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the VTC oil control solenoid valve and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 1 . If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 19 and recheck.

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