Fig. 279: DTC Troubleshooting Flow Chart (P1009)
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NOTE:
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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 .
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If DTC P0341 is stored at the same time as DTC P1009, troubleshoot DTC
P1009 first, then recheck for DTC P0341.
DTC Description
Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
P1009 VTC ADVANCE 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.
4. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
DTC Description
Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
P1009 VTC ADVANCE MALFUNCTION
Is DTC P1009 indicated?
YES : Go to step 2.
NO : Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.
2. VTC strainer visual check:
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1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
2. REMOVE THE AUTO-TENSIONER .
3. Remove the VTC strainer (A), and check it for clogging.
Fig. 280: Identifying VTC Strainer
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Is the strainer OK?
YES : Go to step 3.
NO : Clean the VTC strainer, REPLACE THE ENGINE OIL FILTER and the ENGINE OIL , then do
the repair verification .
3. VTC oil control valve operation check:
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1. TEST THE VTC OIL CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE .
Is the VTC oil control solenoid valve OK?
YES : Go to step 4.
NO : REPLACE THE VTC OIL CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE , then do the repair verification .
4. VTC actuator check:
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1. INSPECT THE VTC ACTUATOR .
Is the actuator OK?
YES : Check the VTC system oil passages and clean them if needed, then do the repair verification .
NO : REPLACE THE VTC ACTUATOR , then do the repair verification .
REPAIR VERIFICATION (OBD STATUS CHECK)
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1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
2. 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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3. DO THE PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE .
4. Do the CKP pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure See HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE
A/T SYSTEM or HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS SYSTEMS .
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5. Do the VTC TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.
6. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0011 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
DTC Description
OBD Status
P1009 VTC ADVANCE MALFUNCTION
Does the HDS indicate PASSED, FAILED, or NOT COMPLETED?
PASSED : Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs were indicated, go to the
indicated DTC's troubleshooting.
FAILED : Go to step 1 and recheck.
NOT COMPLETED : Check the OBD STATUS again.
DTC P1109: BARO SENSOR CIRCUIT OUT OF RANGE HIGH

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