DTC P0660: Variable Inertia Charging System Solenoid Valve Circuit Malfunction: Condition
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DTC is set when PCM receives a low or high input voltage from Variable Inertia Charging System (VICS) solenoid valve with engine running. This is an intermittent monitor. MIL is illuminated when PCM detects malfunction during 2 consecutive drive cycles. Possible causes are:
- Open circuit between main relay and VICS solenoid valve.
- PCM malfunction.
- Short or open circuit between PCM and VICS solenoid valve.
- VICS solenoid valve malfunction.