Toyota 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 Toyota 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 Toyota 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 Toyota:

2013 Toyota Auris,2012 Toyota Yaris,2012 Toyota Verso-S,2012 Toyota Tacoma,2012 Toyota Prius V,2012 Toyota Prius C,2012 Toyota Prius,2012 Toyota Hilux,2012 Toyota Camry,2012 Toyota Avensis,2012 Toyota Aurion,2012 Toyota 86 GTS,2011 Toyota Tacoma,2011 Toyota Sienna,2011 Toyota Sequoia,2011 Toyota RAV4,2011 Toyota Matrix,2011 Toyota Highlander,2011 Toyota Corolla,2011 Toyota Avalon,2011 Toyota Auris HSD,2010 Toyota iQ3,2010 Toyota Yaris,2010 Toyota Verso,2010 Toyota Tundra,2010 Toyota Prius,2010 Toyota Land Cruiser,2010 Toyota Corolla,2010 Toyota Camry,2010 Toyota Auris,2010 Toyota 4Runner,2009 Toyota iQ,2009 Toyota Yaris,2009 Toyota Venza,2009 Toyota RAV4,2009 Toyota Matrix,2009 Toyota Hilux,2009 Toyota Aygo,2009 Toyota Avensis,2009 Toyota Aurion,2009 Toyota 4Runner,2008 Toyota Sequoia,2007 Toyota Tundra,2007 Toyota Avensis,2006 Toyota RAV4,2006 Toyota Aurion,2005 Toyota Corolla Sedan,2004 Toyota Prius,2004 Toyota Corolla,2003 Toyota RAV4,2003 Toyota Land Cruiser,2003 Toyota Celica

 

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