Honda Element. Manual — part 801

YES -Repair short in the wire between the ECM/PCM (B1) and the VTC oil control solenoid valve, then
go to step 16.

NO -Go to step 13.

13. Connect VTC oil control solenoid valve 2P connector terminal No. 2 to body ground with a jumper wire.

Fig. 5: Connecting VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve 2P Connector Terminal No. 2 To Body Ground
With Jumper Wire
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

14. Check for continuity between ECM/PCM connector terminal B1 and body ground.

Fig. 6: Checking Continuity Between ECM/PCM Connector Terminal B1 And Body Ground
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there continuity?

YES -Go to step 23.

NO -Repair open in the wire between the ECM/PCM (B1) and the VTC oil control solenoid valve, then
go to step 16.

15. Replace the VTC oil control solenoid valve (see VTC OIL CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE

REMOVAL/TEST/INSTALLATION ).

16. Reconnect all connectors.

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17. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

18. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.

19. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).

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

21. 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
ECM/PCM, then go to step 1.

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. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs were indicated in step 21, go
to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the VTC oil control
solenoid valve and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to
step 20.

23. Reconnect all connectors.

24. Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software (see UPDATING THE ECM/PCM ), or

substitute a known-good ECM/PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE ECM/PCM ).

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

26. 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
ECM/PCM. If the ECM/PCM was updated, substitute a known-good ECM/PCM (see SUBSTITUTING
THE ECM/PCM ), then go to step 25. If the ECM/PCM was substituted, go to step 1.

NO -Go to step 27.

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

Does the screen indicate PASSED?

YES -If the ECM/PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the ECM/PCM was substituted,
replace the original ECM/PCM (see ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT ). If any other Temporary DTCs or
DTCs were indicated in step 26, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.

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NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the VTC oil control
valve and the ECM/PCM. If the ECM/PCM was updated, substitute a known-good ECM/PCM (see
SUBSTITUTING THE ECM/PCM ), then go to step 25. If the ECM/PCM was substituted, go to step 1.
If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 25.

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 indicator with the engine running.

Is the low oil pressure indicator on?

YES -Check the oil pressure (see OIL PRESSURE TEST ), make any needed repairs, 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.

NOTE:

Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and
review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

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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 and the ECM/PCM. If the screen indicates
NOT COMPLETED; go to step 5 and recheck.

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

10. Remove the power steering pump and the auto-tensioner (see DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER

REPLACEMENT ).

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

Fig. 7: Identifying VTC Strainer
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

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 (see VTC OIL CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE

REMOVAL/TEST/INSTALLATION ).

Is the VTC oil control solenoid valve OK?

YES -Go to step 13.

NO -Replace the VTC oil control solenoid valve (see VTC OIL CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
REMOVAL/TEST/INSTALLATION ), then go to step 14.

13. Inspect the VTC actuator (see VTC ACTUATOR INSPECTION ).

Is the VTC actuator OK?

YES -Go to step 14.

NO -Replace the VTC actuator (see VTC ACTUATOR, EXHAUST CAMSHAFT SPROCKET

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