Honda Element. Manual - part 804

14. Start the engine, and let it idle 10 seconds.  

15. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0344 indicated?  

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at CMP sensor A and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 
1. 

NO -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the 
indicated DTCs troubleshooting. 

DTC P1009: VTC ADVANCE MALFUNCTION 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

3. Start the engine.  

4. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P1009 indicated?  

YES -Go to step 5. 

NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. 

5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

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

REPLACEMENT ).  

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

NOTE:



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



If DTC P0341 is stored at the same time as DTC P1009, troubleshoot DTC 
P1009 first, then recheck for DTC P0341.  

 

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2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE VTEC/VTC - Element

  

Fig. 13: Identifying VTC Strainer 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is the strainer OK?  

YES -Go to step 8. 

NO -Clean the VTC strainer, replace the engine oil filter and the engine oil, then go to step 10. 

8. Test the VTC oil control solenoid valve (see VTC OIL CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE 

REMOVAL/TEST/INSTALLATION ). 

Is the valve OK?  

YES -Go to step 9. 

NO -Replace the VTC oil control solenoid valve (see VTC OIL CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE 
REMOVAL/TEST/INSTALLATION ), then go to step 10. 

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

Is the actuator OK?  

YES -Check engine oil pressure (see OIL PRESSURE TEST ), make any needed repairs, then go to step 
10. 

NO -Replace the VTC actuator (see VTC ACTUATOR, EXHAUST CAMSHAFT SPROCKET 
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ), then go to step 10. 

10. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

11. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS (see IF THE MIL DID NOT STAY ON ).  

12. Clear the CKP pattern with the HDS (see CRANK (CKP) PATTERN CLEAR/CRANK (CKP) 

PATTERN LEARN ).  

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

 

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2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE VTEC/VTC - Element

  

14. Do the CKP pattern learn procedure (see CRANK (CKP) PATTERN CLEAR/CRANK (CKP) 

PATTERN LEARN ).  

15. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P1009 indicated?  

YES -Check the oil passages for the VTC system, then go to step 1. 

NO -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the 
indicated DTCs troubleshooting. 

DTC P2646: ROCKER ARM OIL PRESSURE SWITCH CIRCUIT LOW VOLTAGE 

Special Tools Required  

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Pressure gauge adapter 07NAJ-P07010A  

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A/T low pressure gauge w/panel 07406-0070301  

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A/T pressure hose 07406-0020201  

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A/T pressure hose, 2,210 mm 07MAJ-PY4011A  

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A/T pressure adapter 07MAJ-PY40120  

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Oil pressure hose 07ZAJ-S5AA200  

1. Check the engine oil level. 

Is the engine oil level OK?  

YES -Go to step 2. 

NO -Adjust the engine oil to the proper level, then go to step 20. 

2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

3. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

4. Do the VTEC TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS. 

Is the result OK?  

YES -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at 
the rocker arm oil pressure switch, the rocker arm oil control solenoid, and the ECM/PCM. 

NO -Go to step 5. 

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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2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE VTEC/VTC - Element

  

5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

6. Disconnect the rocker arm oil pressure switch 2P connector.  

7. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

8. Check the VTEC PRES SW in the DATA LIST with the HDS. 

Is switch ON indicated?  

YES -Go to step 15. 

NO -Go to step 9. 

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

10. Remove the rocker arm oil pressure switch (A) and install the special tools as shown, then attach the 

rocker arm oil pressure switch on the oil pressure gauge adapter (B). 

Fig. 14: Identifying Rocker Arm Oil Pressure Switch And Special Tools With Torque Specification
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

11. Start the engine.  

12. Do the VTEC TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.  

13. Check the VTEC oil pressure. 

Is the oil pressure increase to at least 392 kPa (56.9 psi, 4.0 kgf/cm

2

 )? 

 

YES -Replace the rocker arm oil pressure switch (see ROCKER ARM OIL PRESSURE SWITCH 
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), then go to step 19. 

NO -Go to step 14. 

NOTE:

Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a new O-ring.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE VTEC/VTC - Element