DTC P0011: VTC System Malfunction (L4)

NOTE: 

• Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems (L4), or How to Troubleshoot the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), or How to Troubleshoot the Brake Booster Pressure Monitoring System (With Auto Idle Stop System), .
• If DTC P0010 and/or P0341 are stored at the same time as DTC P0011, troubleshoot those DTCs first, then recheck for DTC P0011.

DTC (PGM-FI)

1. Oil pressure check

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

   - 2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

   - 3. Start the engine.

   - 4. Watch the low oil pressure indicator in the gauge with the engine running.

   Is the low oil pressure indicator on?

   YES 

   Check the engine oil level. If the level is OK, check the engine oil pressure - Refer to: Engine Oil Pressure Test (L4) .

   NO 

   Go to step 2.

2. Problem verification

   -1. Select the VTC TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.

   VTC TEST

   Is the result OK?

   YES 

   The failure is not duplicated. Go to step 3.

   NO 

   Go to step 6. Refer to:  6

3. VTC system check (HDS data list check)

   -1. Test-drive at a steady speed between 19-37 mph (30-60 km/h) for 10 minutes.

   - 2. Check the parameter (s) below with the HDS.

   Signal	Threshold		Current conditions
   	Values	Unit	Values	Unit
   VTC STATUS	ON

   Do the current condition (s) match the threshold?

   YES 

   Go to step 4.

   NO 

   Go to step 3, and recheck.

4. VTC system check (OBD STATUS check)

   -1. Test-drive at a steady speed between 19-37 mph (30-60 km/h) for 10 minutes.

   - 2. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0011 with the HDS.

   DTC Description	OBD STATUS
   P0011 VTC System Malfunction

   Does the HDS indicate FAILED?

   YES 

   Go to step 5.

   NO 

   If the HDS indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the VTC oil control solenoid valve and the PCM. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot. If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 2 and recheck.

5. VTC strainer check

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

   - 2. Remove the VTC strainer.

   - 3. Check the VTC strainer for clogging.

   Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

   Is the strainer OK?

   YES 

   Go to step 6.

   NO 

   Clean the VTC strainer, replace the engine oil filter - Refer to: Engine Oil Filter Removal and Installation (L4) and engine oil - Refer to: or Engine Oil Replacement (L4) .

6. VTC oil control solenoid valve check

   -1. Test the VTC oil control solenoid valve.

   Is the valve OK?

   YES 

   Go to step 7.

   NO 

   Replace the VTC oil control solenoid valve .

7. VTC actuator check

   -1. Inspect the VTC actuator.

   Is the VTC actuator OK?

   YES 

   Check the VTC system oil passages, and clean them if needed.

   NO 

   Replace the VTC actuator .