P0011
DTC P0011: VTC System Malfunction1. Reset the ECM.
2. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with no load (in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on.
3. Test-drive at a steady speed between 20 - 40 mph (30 - 60 km/h) for 10 minutes.
4. Check for Temporary DTC P0011 with the scan tool.
Is Temporary DTC P0011 indicated?
YES - Go to step 5.
NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose wires at the VTC oil control solenoid valve and at the ECM.
5. Watch the low oil pressure light with the engine running.
Is the low oil pressure light on?
YES - Check the oil pressure.
NO - Go to step 6.
6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
7. Remove the auto-tensioner
8. Remove the VTC strainer (A). Check the VTC strainer for clogging.
Is the strainer OK?
YES - Go to step 9.
NO - Clean the VTC strainer, then replace the engine oil filter and the engine oil.
9. Check the VTC oil control solenoid valve.
Is the VTC oil control solenoid valve OK?
YES - Go to step 10.
NO - Clean the ports of the VTC oil control solenoid valve, or replace the VTC oil control solenoid valve.
10. Install the VTC oil control solenoid valve.
11. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 700 - 1,000 rpm.
12. Connect ECM connector terminal B23 to body ground with a jumper wire.
13. Connect ECM connector terminals A3 and B1 with a jumper wire momentarily.
NOTE: Do not jump for more than 1 minute.
Did the engine stall or run rough?
YES - Test-drive at a steady speed between 20 - 40 mph (30-60 km/h) for 10 minutes. If temporary DTC P0011 is indicated, update the ECM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good ECM, then recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away with a known-good ECM, replace the original ECM.
NO - Go to step 14.
14. Check the VTC actuator.
Is the VTC actuator OK?
YES - Remove the auto-tensioner, and clean or replace the VTC oil strainer. Update the ECM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good ECM, then recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away with a known-good ECM, replace the original ECM.
NO - Replace the VTC actuator.