Honda CR-V: VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve Removal/Test/Installation
1. Disconnect the VTC oil control solenoid valve 2P connector (A).
2. Remove the bolt (B) and the VTC oil control solenoid valve (C).
3. Check the VTC oil control solenoid valve strainer for clogging. If the strainer is clogged, replace the VTC oil control solenoid valve.
4. Note the amount of valve opening by observing the position of the piston shoulder (A) through the valve retard drain port. If you see the shoulder of the piston, the valve is open and must be replaced.
Closed
5. Connect the battery positive terminal to VTC oil control solenoid valve 2P connector terminal No.2.
6. Connect the battery negative terminal to VTC oil control solenoid valve 2P connector terminal No.1.
Appearance of inner valve (A) in the port should be at least 1/16 in. (1.2 mm. If the inner valve does not open, replace it; then go to step 7.
Open
7. Replace the VTC valve O-ring (A).
8. Coat a new O-ring with engine oil, then install it.
9. Clean and dry the mating surface of the valve.
10. Install the valve.
NOTE: Do not install the valve while wearing cloth fibrous gloves. Be careful not to contaminate the cylinder head opening.
CMP Sensor A Replacement
1. Remove the EGR valve.
2. Disconnect the CMP sensor A 3P connector (A).
3. Remove CMP sensor A (B) from the intake camshaft side of the cylinder head.
4. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a new O-ring (C).
Rocker Arm Oil Control Valve Removal/Installation
1. Remove the power steering hose stay (A).
2. Disconnect the rocker arm oil control valve connector (A) and the rocker arm oil pressure switch connector (B).
3. Remove the bolts (C).
4. Remove the rocker arm oil control valve (D).
5. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a new solenoid valve filter (E) and O-ring.
Rocker Arm Oil Pressure Switch Removal/Installation
1. Remove the rocker arm oil control valve.
2. Remove the cover (A).
3. Remove the rocker arm oil pressure switch (B).
4. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a new O-ring (C).
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Idle Control System
Component Location Index
POWER STEERING PRESSURE (PSP) SWITCH
Signal Circuit Troubleshooting
A/C COMPRESSOR
CLUTCH RELAY
(RELAY SOCKET A)
Signal Circuit Troubleshooting
DTC Troubleshooting
DTC P0506: Idle Control System RPM Lower
Than Expected
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data
and any on-board snapshot, and review the general
troubleshooting information.
1. Turn the
A/C Signal Circuit Troubleshooting
1. Start the engine, and let it idle.
2. Turn the blower switch on.
3. Turn the A/C switch on.
4. Check the A/C CLUTCH in the DATA LIST with the
HDS.
Does it indicate ON?
YES-Go to step 5.
5. Check t
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Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
After all occupants have adjusted
their seats and head restraints, and
put on their seat belts, it is very
important that they continue to sit
upright, well back in their seats, with
their feet on the floor, until the
vehicle is safely parked and the
engine is off.
Sitting improperly
Removing a Disc
To remove a disc from the audio unit,
fold back the screen by pressing the
OPEN button. Press
the disc eject button (
) to
remove the disc. If you eject the disc,
but do not remove it from the slot,
the system will automatically reload
it after 10 seconds and put it in pause
mode.
