ENGINE PERFORMANCE
PGM-FI system (diagnostic codes) - CR-V
DTC P0010: VTC OIL CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE MALFUNCTION
Fig. 1: DTC Troubleshooting Flow Chart (P0010)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
NOTE:
Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and
review the general troubleshooting information See HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT
THE A/T SYSTEM or HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS
SYSTEMS .
Confirmed
DTC
Pending
DTC
Freeze
Frame
DTC Description
P0010 VTC OIL CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
MALFUNCTION
1. Problem verification:
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1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
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2. Clear the DTC with the HDS See HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE A/T SYSTEM or
HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS SYSTEMS .
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3. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3, 000 rpm without load (in P or N) until the radiator
fan comes on, then let it idle.
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4. Do the VTC TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.
5. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
Confirmed
DTC
Pending
DTC
Freeze
Frame
DTC Description
P0010 VTC OIL CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
MALFUNCTION
Is DTC P0010 indicated?
YES : The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.
NO : 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.
2. VTC oil control valve internal resistance check:
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1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
2. Disconnect the following connector.
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VTC oil control solenoid valve 2P connector
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3. At the solenoid valve side, measure the resistance between test points 1 and 2.
Test condition IG LOCK (0)
VTC oil control solenoid valve 2P connector: disconnected
Test circuit VTC P, PG1
Test point 1 VTC oil control solenoid valve 2P connector No. 1 (VTC oil control solenoid valve
side)
Test point 2 VTC oil control solenoid valve 2P connector No. 2 (VTC oil control solenoid valve
side)
Fig. 2: Measuring Resistance Between VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve 2P Connector No. 1
And No. 2
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Is there 6.75-8.25 ohms at room temperature?
YES : Go to step 3.
NO : REPLACE THE VTC OIL CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE , then do the repair verification .
3. Open wire check (PG1 line):
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1. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
Test condition IG LOCK (0)
VTC oil control solenoid valve 2P connector: disconnected
Test circuit PG1
Test point 1 VTC oil control solenoid valve 2P connector No. 2 (BLK)
Test point 2 Body ground
Fig. 3: Checking Continuity Between VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve 2P Connector No. 2
(BLK) And Body Ground
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Is there continuity?
YES : The PG1 wire is OK. Go to step 4.
NO : Repair an open in the PG1 wire between the VTC oil control solenoid valve and body ground
(G101), then do the repair verification .
4. Shorted wire check (VTC P line):
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1. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
2. Disconnect the following connector.
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PCM connector C (49P)
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3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
Test condition IG LOCK (0)
VTC oil control solenoid valve 2P connector: disconnected
PCM connector C (49P): disconnected
Test circuit VTC P
Test point 1 PCM connector C (49P) No. 33 (BLU)
Test point 2 Body ground
Fig. 4: Checking Continuity Between PCM Connector C (49P) No. 33 (BLU) And Body
Ground
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Is there continuity?
YES : Repair a short in the VTC P wire between the VTC oil control solenoid valve and the PCM (C33),
then do the repair verification .
NO : The VTC P wire is not shorted. Go to step 5.
5. Open wire check (VTC P line):
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1. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
Test condition IG LOCK (0)
VTC oil control solenoid valve 2P connector: disconnected
PCM connector C (49P): disconnected
Test circuit VTC P
Test point 1 VTC oil control solenoid valve 2P connector No. 1 (BLU)
Test point 2 PCM connector C (49P) No. 33 (BLU)
Fig. 5: Checking Continuity Between VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve 2P Connector No. 1
(BLU) And PCM Connector C (49P) No. 33 (BLU)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Is there continuity?
YES : The VTC P wire is OK. Update the PCM See PCM REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION or
PCM UPDATE if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM See PCM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION or PCM UPDATE , then do the repair verification .
NO : Repair an open in the VTC P wire between the VTC oil control solenoid valve and the PCM (C33),
then do the repair verification .
REPAIR VERIFICATION (OBD STATUS CHECK)
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1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
2. Reconnect all connectors.
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
4. Reset the PCM with the HDS See HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE A/T SYSTEM or HOW
TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS SYSTEMS .
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5. DO THE PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE .
6. Do the VTC TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.
7. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0010 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
DTC Description
OBD STATUS
P0010 VTC OIL CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE MALFUNCTION
Does the HDS indicate PASSED, FAILED, or NOT COMPLETED?
PASSED : Troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM See PCM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION or PCM UPDATE . If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs were
indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.
FAILED : Go to step 1 and recheck. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM See PCM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION or PCM UPDATE , then check the OBD STATUS again.
NOT COMPLETED : Check the OBD STATUS again.
DTC P0011: VTC SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
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