Diagnostic procedure

DTC P0011 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED Has the FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded?	Yes	Go to the next step.
1		No	Record FREEZE FRAME DATA on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2	VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY Check for related Service Bulletins and/or online repair information availability. Is any related repair information available?	Yes	Perform the repair or diagnosis according to the available repair information. If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
2		No	Go to the next step.
3	INSPECT OCV FOR MALFUNCTION Start the engine. Increase the engine speed. Stop the engine. Remove the OCV. Inspect the position of the spool valve in the OCV. Is the spool valve located at the valve retard position?	Yes	Go to the next step.
3		No	Replace the OCV, then go to Step 6.
4	INSPECT STOPPER PIN MECHANISM Remove the timing chain. Inspect the stopper pin. (See VARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATOR INSPECTION ). Is the stopper pin mechanism normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
4		No	Replace the variable valve timing actuator, then go to Step 6.
5	INSPECT ROTOR POSITION Remove the variable valve timing actuator. Is the rotor position at the maximum valve timing retard?	Yes	VARIABLE VALVE TIMING MECHANISM IS NORMAL NOTE: This DTC is detected as an intermittent concern. The intermittent concern might be removed using the cleaning mode of the variable valve timing control function. Go to the next step.
5		No	Replace the variable valve timing actuator, go to the next step.
6	VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0011 COMPLETED Make sure to reconnect all the disconnected connectors. Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the WDS or equivalent. Turn the ignition switch off. Start the engine and warm it up completely. Is PENDING CODE for this DTC present?	Yes	Replace the PCM, then go to the next step. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
6		No	Go to the next step.
7	VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE Perform the "After Repair Procedure". (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE ). Are any DTCs present?	Yes	Go to the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE ).
7		No	Troubleshooting completed.