DTC Troubleshooting: P1009
DTC P1009: VTC 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
Freeze Frame
P1009 VTC 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
Freeze Frame
P1009 VTC Advance Malfunction
     

Is DTC P1009 indicated?

     
YES
     
     
     
Go to step 2.
     
NO
     
     
     
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot.?
2.
VTC oil control valve operation check:

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

Is the VTC oil control solenoid valve OK?

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

VTC actuator check
?1.
Inspect the VTC actuator.

Is the actuator OK?

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