DTC Troubleshooting: P1009 (56)

DTC P1009:
 VTC Advance Malfunction
NOTE:
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  1. Start the engine.
  1. 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.■
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  1. 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 .
Is the valve OK?
YES -
Go to Step 9 .
NO -
Is the actuator OK?
YES -
Check the VTC system oil passages, then go to Step 10 .
NO -
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  1. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.
  1. Clear the CKP pattern with the HDS.
  1. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P1009 indicated?
YES -
Check the oil passages at the VTC system, then go to Step 1 .
NO -
Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.■