Honda Element. Manual - part 1

2007 ENGINE PERFORMANCE

Advanced Diagnostics - Element 

DTC P0011 (56): ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS 

DTC P0011: VARIABLE VALVE TIMING CONTROL (VTC) SYSTEM MALFUNCTION 

Fig. 1: Identifying Variable Valve Timing Control (VTC) System Consisting Components With Flow 
Diagram 

General Description 

The variable valve timing control (VTC) system controls the timing of the intake camshaft. It uses hydraulic 
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 the phase difference between them 
is excessive for a certain time period, a malfunction is detected and a DTC is stored. 

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status 

MONITOR DESCRIPTION 

Execution

Continuous

Sequence

None

Duration

15 seconds or more

DTC Type

Two drive cycles, MIL ON

 

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Enable Conditions 

ENABLE CONDITIONS 

Malfunction Threshold 

The timing difference between the timing control command and the actual timing of the camshaft is 5.0 ° or 
more for at least 15 seconds. 

Confirmation Procedure with the HDS 

Do the VTC TEST in the INSPECTION MENU of the HDS. 

Driving Pattern 

OBD Status

PASSED/FAILED/NOT COMPLETED (STILL TESTING)

Condition

Minimum

Maximum

Elapsed time after 
starting the engine

10 seconds

-

Engine coolant 
temperature

23 °F (-
5 °C)

(1)

158 °F (70 °C)

-

-13 °F 
(-25 °
C)

(1)

185 °F (85 °C)

Engine speed

203 °F 
(95 °C)

(2)

800 rpm

-

227 °F 
(107 °
C)

(2)

1,600 rpm

Elapsed TDC 
revolutions

25 °F (-
4 °C)

(1)

Per 0 revolutions

-

-13 °F 
(-25 °
C)

(1)

Per 23,500 revolutions

Battery voltage

10.5 V

-

No active DTCs

P0010, P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0117, P0118, P0122, P0123, P0222, 
P0223, P0335, P0339, P0340, P0341, P0344, P1009, P1128, P1129, P2101, 
P2118, P2122, P2123, P2127, P2128, P2135, P2138, P2176, P2227, P2228, 
P2229, P2646, P2647, P2648, P2649

(1)

Depending on initial engine coolant temperature.

(2)

Depending on engine coolant temperature.

 

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1. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator 

fan comes on.  

2. Drive the vehicle at a steady speed between 25 - 75 mph (40 - 120 km/h) for at least 15 seconds. 

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Drive the vehicle in this manner only if the traffic regulations and ambient conditions allow.  

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for illuminating the MIL 

When a malfunction is detected during the first drive cycle, a Temporary DTC is stored in the ECM/PCM 
memory. If the malfunction recurs during the next (second) drive cycle, the MIL comes on and the DTC and the 
freeze frame data are stored. 

Conditions for clearing the MIL 

The MIL will be cleared if the malfunction does not recur during three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic 
runs. 

The MIL, the DTC, the Temporary DTC, and the freeze frame data can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear 
command or by disconnecting the battery. 

DTC P0101 (50): ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS 

DTC P0101: MASS AIRFLOW (MAF) SENSOR CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE PROBLEM 

Fig. 2: Outline Of Engine System Structure

 

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Fig. 3: Actual Intake Airflow Versus Presumed Intake Airflow Graph 

General Description 

The mass airflow (MAF) sensor directly measures the amount of intake airflow into the engine, and the engine 
control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) controls the fuel injection based on the measured 
value. The manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor measures the intake manifold pressure and the ECM/PCM 
calculates the amount of intake airflow from the MAP sensor output and the engine revolutions. The ECM/PCM 
compares the MAF sensor output (amount of intake airflow) and the amount of intake airflow calculated from 
MAP sensor output. If their difference is too large (in the malfunction area), the ECM/PCM detects a 
malfunction and a DTC is stored. 

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status 

MONITOR DESCRIPTION 

Enable Conditions 

ENABLE CONDITIONS 

Execution

Once per driving cycle

Sequence

None

Duration

5 seconds or more

DTC Type

Two drive cycles, MIL ON

OBD Status

PASSED/FAILED/NOT COMPLETED (STILL TESTING)

Condition

Minimum

Maximum

Elapsed time after 

 

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