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Inspection Outline

The components to be tested are indicated by a dotted line.
The illustration does not show all of the areas to be inspected.

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Troubleshoot any DTCs listed or indicated systems below first.
1. -
  PGM-FI System [PGM-FI]: Go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting - Refer to: Fuel and Emissions Systems DTC Troubleshooting Index (Mexico models) or Fuel and Emissions Systems DTC Troubleshooting Index (USA/Canada models) .

NOTE:

For more efficient troubleshooting, you may be able to eliminate some inspection items as potential failures based on the conditions of the failure and vehicle.

Select the HDS [VTEC TEST]. Can you hear the rocker arm oil control solenoid click during the test?
1. -
  YES:
2. -
  NO:

Inspection Items		Work Items
-	Engine Oil	Do the Engine Oil Level Check - Refer to: Engine Oil Level Check or Engine Oil Replacement	o	o
a	Rocker Arm Oil Control Valve	Rocker Arm Oil Control Solenoid Functional Inspection		o
		Rocker Arm Oil Control Valve Functional Inspection (Close Operation)	o
		Rocker Arm Oil Control Valve Functional Inspection (Open Operation)	o
-	VTEC System Oil Passage	VTEC System Oil Passage Inspection	o
b	PCM	PCM Inspection		o