Opel P1009 Variable Valve Timing Control Advance Malfunction

Description

Possible causes

– Engine oil level
– Dirty engine oil
– Check VTC Strainer for blockage
– Faulty VTC Oil Control Solenoid or circuit
– Faulty VTC Actuator
– Engine mechanical problems

Tech description

An stretched timing chain or damaged tensioner can also caused triggered the P1009 Opel code. Before replacing timing chain or tensioner, check engine oil level and condition. Replaced engine oil and filter with factory recommend oil weight if necessary.

Symptoms

– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

P1009 Opel ACURA OBD Code Description

The variable valve timing control (VTC) system controls the phase of the intake camshaft. It uses oil pressure to operate the VTC actuator so the valve timing is optimized depending on driving conditions. The engine control module (ECM)/Powertrain control module (PCM) monitors the phase control command and the actual timing of the camshaft by using camshaft position

(CMP) sensor A. If an over-advanced camshaft phase (compared to the directed value) continues or when the camshaft phase is otherwise abnormal, a malfunction is detected and a DTC is stored.

The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Opel:

2013 Opel Astra OPC,2013 Opel Adam,2012 Opel Zafira Tourer,2012 Opel Combo,2012 Opel Astra GTC,2012 Opel Ampera,2011 Opel Zafira,2011 Opel Meriva,2011 Opel Corsa,2011 Opel Astra,2011 Opel Antara,2010 Opel Insignia,2010 Opel Corsa,2010 Opel Astra,2008 Opel Corsa,2007 Opel GT,2007 Opel Corsa,2007 Opel Astra,2007 Opel Antara,2006 Opel Vectra,2006 Opel Meriva,2006 Opel Astra,2005 Opel Astra,2004 Opel Astra,2003 Opel Signum,2003 Opel Meriva

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