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DTC P055C, P055D (1.5 L Engine)

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DTC P055C:  Rocker Arm Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Voltage DTC P055D:  Rocker Arm Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit High Voltage

General Description 

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The rocker arm oil pressure sensor detects engine oil pressure in the VTEC system. When the voltage from the rocker arm oil pressure sensor is a set value for a specified time, the powertrain control module (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* 1 One drive cycle, MIL on
DTC Type* 2 Two drive cycle, MIL on

*1:'18-20*2:'21

Enable Conditions 

DTC: P055C 

Condition  
Vehicle ON mode

DTC: P055D 

Condition Minimum Maximum
Engine speed [ENGINE SPEED] - 6, 500 rpm

[ ]: HDS Parameter

Malfunction Threshold 

DTC: P055C 

The rocker arm oil pressure sensor output voltage [ (Rocker Arm) Oil Pressure Sensor (B) Voltage] is 0.18 V or less for at least 2 seconds.

DTC: P055D 

The rocker arm oil pressure sensor output voltage [ (Rocker Arm) Oil Pressure Sensor (B) Voltage] is 4.79 V or more for at least 2 seconds.

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: P055C 

DTC: P055D 

Common 

Diagnosis Details* 1 

Conditions for setting the DTC 

When a malfunction is detected, the MIL comes on and a Pending DTC, a Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data are stored in the PCM memory.

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.

Diagnosis Details* 2 

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 the freeze data 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.