DTC P2653, P2654 (1.5 L Engine)
DTC P2653: Rocker Arm Oil Control Solenoid Circuit Low Voltage DTC P2654: Rocker Arm Oil Control Solenoid Circuit High Voltage
General Description
The VTEC system activates the rocker arm oil control solenoid by a command from the powertrain control module (PCM), and it charges/discharges the hydraulic circuit of the VTEC mechanism that switches valve timing between low and high. If the return signal is OFF (low) when the PCM outputs the ON (high) signal to the rocker arm oil control solenoid, or the return signal is ON (high) when the PCM outputs the OFF (low) signal to the rocker arm oil control solenoid, the PCM detects a malfunction and stores a DTC.
Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type
| Execution | Continuous |
| Sequence | None |
| Duration | 2 seconds or more |
| DTC Type | Two drive cycles, MIL on |
Enable Conditions
| Condition | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 12 volt battery voltage [BATTERY] | 10.0 V | - |
Malfunction Threshold
DTC: P2653
The return signal is OFF (low) for at least 2 seconds when the PCM outputs the ON (high) signal to the rocker arm oil control solenoid.
DTC: P2654
The return signal is ON (high) for at least 2 seconds when the PCM outputs the OFF (low) signal to the rocker arm oil control solenoid.
Possible Cause
NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
DTC: P2653
- Rocker arm oil control solenoid VTS2 line short to ground
DTC: P2654
- Rocker arm oil control solenoid VTS2 line open
- Rocker arm oil control solenoid ground line open
Common
- Rocker arm oil control solenoid failure
- PCM internal circuit failure
Diagnosis Details
Conditions for setting the DTC
When a malfunction is detected during the first drive cycle, a Pending DTC is stored in the PCM memory. If the malfunction returns in the next (second) drive cycle, the MIL comes on and a Confirmed DTC and the freeze data are stored.
Conditions for clearing the DTC
The MIL is cleared if the malfunction does not return in three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic runs. The MIL, the Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data can be cleared with the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the 12 volt battery.