Dtc P0011: Vtc System Malfunction - Acura TSX 2004 Manual

Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated?
YES: If DTC P0010 is indicated, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the VTC
oil control solenoid valve and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 1 . If any other Temporary
DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC troubleshooting.
NO: Go to step 22.
22. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0010 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
Does the screen indicate PASSED?
YES: Troubleshooting is complete.
NO: If the screen indicates FAILED, go to step 1 and recheck. If the screen indicates NOT
COMPLETED, go to step 20 and recheck.
23. Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good ECM/PCM (see
ECM/PCM UPDATING AND SUBSTITUTION FOR TESTING ).
24. Do the VTC TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.
25. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated?
YES: If DTC P0010 indicated, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the VTC oil
control solenoid valve and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 1 . If any other Temporary DTCs
or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC troubleshooting.
NO: If the ECM/PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the ECM/PCM was
substituted, replace the original ECM/PCM (see HOW TO REMOVE THE ECM/PCM
FOR TESTING ).

DTC P0011: VTC SYSTEM MALFUNCTION

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
3. Start the engine.
4. Watch the low oil pressure light with the engine running.
Is the low oil pressure light on?
YES: Check the oil pressure (see OIL PRESSURE TEST ), 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.
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