DTC Troubleshooting: P1009
DTC P1009: VTC A Advance Malfunction
NOTE:
Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information.
If DTC P0341 is stored at the same time as DTC P1009, troubleshoot DTC P1009 first, then recheck for DTC P0341.
If DTC P1009 set after replacing the VTC actuator, verify that the correct timing marks on the crank pulley were used.

DTC Description
Confirmed DTC
Pending DTC
P1009 VTC A Advance Malfunction
    

1.
Problem verification:

Problem verification
?1.
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

?2.
Clear the DTC with the HDS.


?3.
Start the engine.

?4.
Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
DTC Description
Confirmed DTC
Pending DTC
P1009 VTC A Advance Malfunction
    

Is DTC P1009 indicated?

     
YES
     
     
     
The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.
     
NO
     
     
     
2.
VTC oil control solenoid valve operation check:

VTC oil control solenoid valve operation check
?1.
Test VTC oil control solenoid valve A.

Is the solenoid valve OK?

     
YES
     
     
     
Go to step 3.
     
NO
     
     
     
3.
VTC actuator A check:

VTC actuator A check
?1.
Inspect VTC actuator A.

Is the actuator OK?

     
YES
     
     
     
Check the VTC system oil passages and clean them if needed.?
     
NO