Honda CR-V: DTC P0010: VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve Malfunction

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information.

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.

4. Do the VTC TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.

5. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0010 indicated? YES-Go to step 6.

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.

6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

7. Disconnect the VTC oil control solenoid valve 2P connector.

8. Measure resistance between VTC oil control solenoid valve 2P connector terminals No.1 and No.2.

Is there 6.75-8.25 Ω at room temperature? YES-Go to step 9.

NO-Go to step 14.

9. Check for continuity between VTC oil control solenoid valve 2P connector terminal No.1 and body ground.

Is there continuity? YES-Go to step 10.

NO-Repair open in the wire between the VTC oil control solenoid valve and Gl01, then go to step 15.

10. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.

11. Disconnect PCM connector C (44P).

12. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal C23 and body ground.

Is there continuity? YES-Repair short in the wire between the PCM (C23) and the VTC oil control solenoid valve, then go to step 15.

NO-Go to step 13.

13. Check for continuity between VTC oil control solenoid valve 2P connector terminal No.2 and PCM connector terminal C23.

Is there continuity? YES-Go to step 22.

NO-Repair open in the wire between the PCM (C23) and the VTC oil control solenoid valve, then go to step 15.

14. Replace the VTC oil control solenoid valve.

15. Reconnect all connectors.

16. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

17. Reset the PCM with the HDS.

18. Do the PCM idle learn procedure.

19. Do the VTC TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.

20. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0010 indicated? YES-Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the VTC oil control solenoid valve and the PCM, then go to step 1.

NO-Go to step 21.

21. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0010 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate PASSED? YES-Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs were indicated in step 20, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

NO-If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the VTC oil control solenoid valve and the PCM, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 19.

22. Reconnect all connectors.

23. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM.

24. Do the VTC TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.

25. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC POO1O indicated? YES-Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the VTC oil control solenoid valve and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM, then go to step 24. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1.

NO-Go to step 26.

26. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0010 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate PASSED? YES-If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM . If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs were indicated in step 25, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

NO-If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the VTC oil control solenoid valve and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM, then go to step 24. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 24.

DTC P0011: VTC System Malfunction

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information.

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Start the engine.

4. Watch the low oil pressure indicator with the engine running.

Is the low oil pressure indicator on? YES-Check the oil pressure, then go to step 15.

NO-Go to step 5.

5. Do the VTC TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.

Is the result OK? YES-Go to step 6.

NO-Go to step 9.

6. Test-drive at a steady speed between 19-38 mph (30-60 km/h) for 10 minutes.

7. Check the VTC STATUS in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

Does it indicate ON? YES-Go to step 8.

NO-Go to step 6 and recheck.

8. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0011 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate FAILED? YES-Go to step 9.

NO-If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 5 and recheck.

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

10. Remove the auto-tensioner.

11. Remove the VTC strainer (A), and check it for clogging.

Is the strainer OK? YES-Go to step 12.

NO-Clean the VTC strainer, replace the engine oil filter and the engine oil, then go to step 14.

12. Test the VTC oil control solenoid valve.

Is the VTC oil control solenoid valve OK? YES-Go to step 13.

NO-Replace the VTC oil control solenoid valve, then go to step 14.

13. Inspect the VTC actuator.

Is the VTC actuator OK? YES-Check the VTC system oil passages, then go to step 14.

NO-Replace the VTC actuator, then go to step 14.

14. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

15. Reset the PCM with the HDS.

16. Clear the CKP pattern with the HDS.

17. Do the PCM idle learn procedure.

18. Do the CKP pattern learn procedure.

19. Do the VTC TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.

20. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0011 indicated? YES-Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the VTC oil control solenoid valve and the PCM, then go to step 1.

NO-Go to step 21.

21. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0011 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate PASSED? YES-Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs were indicated in step 20, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

NO-If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the VTC oil control solenoid valve and the PCM, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 19.

DTC P0340: CMP Sensor A No Signal

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information.

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Start the engine.

4. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0340 indicated? YES-Go to step 5.

NO-Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at CMP sensor A and the PCM.

5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

6. Disconnect the CMP sensor A 3P connector.

7. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

8. Measure voltage between CMP sensor A 3P connector terminal No. 3 and body ground.

Is there battery voltage? YES-Go to step 9.

NO-Repair open in the wire between CMP sensor A and the No. 3 ALTERNATOR (10 A) fuse, then go to step 18.

9. Measure voltage between CMP sensor A 3P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground.

Is there about 5 V? YES-Go to step 10.

NO-Go to step 11.

10. Measure voltage between CMP sensor A 3P connector terminals No.2 and No.3.

Is there battery voltage? YES-Go to step 16.

NO-Repair open in the wire between CMP sensor A and Gl0l, then go to step 18.

11. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

12. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.

13. Disconnect PCM connector C (44P).

14. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal C41 and body ground.

Is there continuity? YES-Repair short in the wire between the PCM (C41) and CMP sensor A, then go to step 18.

NO-Go to step 15.

15. Check for continuity between CMP sensor A 3P connector terminal No.1 and PCM connector terminal C41.

Is there continuity? YES-Go to step 23.

NO-Repair open in the wire between the PCM (C41) and CMP sensor A, then go to step 18.

16. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

17. Replace CMP sensor A.

18. Reconnect all connectors.

19. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

20. Reset the PCM with the HDS.

21. Do the PCM idle learn procedure.

22. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0340 indicated? YES-Check for poor connections or loose terminals at CMP sensor A and the PCM, then go to step 1.

NO-Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's t roubleshooting.

23. Reconnect all connectors.

24. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM.

25. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0340 indicated? YES-Check for poor connections or loose terminals at CMP sensor A and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM, then recheck. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1.

NO-If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

DTC P0341: CMP Sensor and CKP Sensor Incorrect Phase Detected

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information.

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Start the engine.

4. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0341 indicated? YES-Go to step 9.

NO-Go to step 5.

5. Do the VTC TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.

Is the result OK? YES-Go to step 6.

NO-Go to step 9.

6. Test-drive at a steady speed between 19-38 mph (30-60 km/h) for 10 minutes.

7. Check the VTC STATUS in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

Does it indicate ON? YES-Go to step 8.

NO-Go to step 6 and recheck.

8. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0341 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate FAILED? YES-Go to step 9.

NO-If the screen 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 screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 6 and recheck.

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

10. Test the VTC oil control solenoid valve.

Is the VTC oil control solenoid valve OK? YES-Go to step 11.

NO-Replace the VTC oil control solenoid valve, then go to step 14.

11. Check the camshaft timing (see step 5).

Is the camshaft timing OK? YES-Go to step 12.

NO-Reset the camshaft timing, then go to step 14.

12. Check for damage or stretch at the cam chain; Is the cam chain damaged? YES-Replace the cam chain and auto-tensioner, then go to step 14.

NO-Go to step 13.

13. Inspect the VTC actuator.

Is the actuator OK? YES-Go to step 14.

NO-Replace the VTC actuator, then go to step 14.

14. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

15. Reset the PCM with the HDS.

16. Clear the CKP pattern with the HDS.

17. Do the PCM idle learn procedure.

18. Do the CKP pattern learn procedure.

19. Test-drive at a steady speed between 19-38 mph (30-60 km/h) for 10 minutes.

20. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0341 indicated? YES-Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the VTC oil control solenoid valve and the PCM, then go to step 1.

NO-Go to step 21.

21. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0341 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate PASSED?.

YES-Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs were indicated in step 20, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

NO-If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the VTC oil control solenoid valve and the PCM, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 19.

DTC P0344: CMP Sensor A Intermittent Interruption

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information.

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Start the engine, and let it idle for 10 seconds.

4. Check the CMP NOISE A COUNT in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

Are 0 counts indicated? YES-Go to step 7.

NO-Go to step 5.

5. Test-drive the vehicle for several minutes in the range of these recorded freeze data parameters:

• ENGINE SPEED
• VSS

6. Check the CMP NOISE A COUNT in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

Are 0 counts indicated? YES-Go to step 7.

NO-Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at CMP sensor A and the PCM.

7. Check for poor or loose connections and terminals at these locations:

• CMP sensor A
• PCM
• Engine ground
• Body ground

Are the connections and terminals OK? YES-Go to step 8.

NO-Repair the connectors or terminals, then go to step 11.

8. Check for damage on the CMP sensor A pulser plate.

Is the pulser plate damaged? YES-Replace the CMP sensor A pulser plate, then go to step 11.

NO-Go to step 9.

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

10. Replace CMP sensor A.

11. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

12. Reset the PCM with the HDS.

13. Do the PCM idle learn procedure.

14. Start the engine, and let it idle for 10 seconds.

15. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0344 indicated? YES-Check for poor connections or loose terminals at CMP sensor A and the PCM, then go to step 1.

NO-Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

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