Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0341 Is Stored In Memory

02-041

July 23, 2011

Applies To:
See VEHICLES AFFECTED

2002 Civic 3-Door and CR-V: MIL Comes On With DTC P0341

(Supersedes 02-028, dated July 23, 2011, to update the information marked by the black bars and asterisks)

REVISION SUMMARY

*Under WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION, a flat rate time was changed.*

SYMPTOM

The MIL is on, and DTC P0341 [variable valve timing control (VTC) phase gap] is set.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The VTC control solenoid valve is temporarily stuck or contaminated.





VEHICLES AFFECTED

CORRECTIVE ACTION

*Update the ECM/PCM software using the Honda Interface Module (HIM), and, if necessary, replace the VTC control solenoid valve.*

PARTS INFORMATION

VTC Control Solenoid Valve:
P/N 15830-PNB-003, H/C 6921183

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION





The normal warranty applies.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

*1. Use the HDS to read and clear the DTC(s).*

2. Start the engine, and let it idle.

3. Check the engine idle:

^ If the engine does not idle smoothly, go to step 4.

^ If the engine idles smoothly, go to step 5.

4. Replace the VTC control solenoid valve. Refer to page 11-127 of the 2002 Civic Si Service Manual or page 11-133 of the 2002 CR-V Service Manual.

*5. Make sure you have the Interactive Network (iN) CD (July '02 or later) loaded into your iN master terminal.*

*6. Update the ECM/PCM software. Refer to Service Bulletin 01-023, Updating Control Units/Modules.*





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