Honda Accord ESM 2003 · Service Manual Service Manual 2003

VTEC Solenoid Valve Inspection

VTEC Solenoid Valve Inspection

1.Disconnect the VTEC solenoid valve connector and the VTEC oil pressure switch connector (except KQ model).

2.Remove the VTEC soleniod valve assembly from the cylinder head assembly.

3.Measure resistance between VTEC solonoid valve connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2.

Resistance: 14-30 W 

SDA3AE4A14680363421MAAD01

4.If the resistance is within specifications, and check the solenoid valve filter (A) for clogging. If it is clogged, replace the solenoid valve filter, the engine oil filter, and the engine oil.

SDA3AE4A14680363421MAAD02A9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)