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P1009 Diagnostic Trouble Code Discussion for July 2011

Variable Valve Timing Control Advance Malfunction


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Trouble Ticket Help Requests for DTC P1009
Help Request Posted
2004 Honda Accord EX 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGCM55684
P1009: Variable Timing Control System Advance Malfunction. With the checks I've done I can see the timing advance is maxed out at 25 degrees, That is the max the VTC can adjust. I've changed the oil and added a flush to try and clean it out. It runs a little better but all 4 cylinders are misfiring and the timing is s...
July 28, 2011