DTC Troubleshooting
DTC P2649: Rocker Arm Oil Control Solenoid (VTEC Solenoid Valve) Circuit High VoltageNOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information.
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
3. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
4. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P2649 indicated?
YES - Go to step 5.
NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the rocker arm oil control solenoid (VTEC solenoid valve) and the PCM.
5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
6. Disconnect the rocker arm oil control solenoid (VTEC solenoid valve) 1P connector.
7. Measure resistance between the rocker arm oil control solenoid (VTEC solenoid valve) 1P connector terminal and the solenoid valve body.
Is there 14-30 ohms at room temperature?
YES - Go to step 8.
NO - Go to step 12.
8. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
9. Disconnect PCM connector A (31P).
10. Connect the rocker arm oil control solenoid (VTEC solenoid valve) 1P connector terminal to body ground with a jumper wire.
11. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal A22 and body ground.
Is there continuity?
YES - Go to step 20.
NO - Repair open in the wire between the PCM (A22) and the rocker arm oil control solenoid (VTEC solenoid valve), then Go to step 13.
12. Replace the rocker arm oil control solenoid (VTEC solenoid valve).
13. Reconnect all connectors.
14. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
15. Reset the PCM with the HDS.
16. Do the PCM idle learn procedure.
17. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
18. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P2649 indicated?
YES - Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the rocker arm oil control solenoid (VTEC solenoid valve) and the PCM, then Go to step 1.
NO - Go to step 19.
19. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P2649 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
Does the screen indicate PASSED?
YES - Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs were indicated in step 18, Go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.
NO - If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the rocker arm oil control solenoid (VTEC solenoid valve) and the PCM, then Go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, keep idling until a result comes on.
20. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known good PCM.
21. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P2649 indicated?
YES - Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the rocker arm oil control solenoid (VTEC solenoid valve) and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known good PCM, then recheck. If the PCM was substituted, Go to step 1.
NO - Go to step 22.
22. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P2649 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
Does the screen indicate PASSED?
YES - If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs were indicated in step 21, Go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.
NO - If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the rocker arm oil control solenoid (VTEC solenoid valve) and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known good PCM, then recheck. If the PCM was substituted, Go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, keep idling until a result comes on.