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DTC P2648
DTC P2648 : Rocker Arm Oil Control Solenoid Circuit Low Voltage
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information .
| DTC Description | Confirmed DTC | Pending DTC | Freeze Frame |
|---|---|---|---|
| P2648 Rocker Arm Oil Control Solenoid Circuit Low Voltage |
DTC (PGM-FI)
- Problem verification
-1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
-2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
-3. Do the VTEC TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.
VTEC TEST
-4. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame P2648 Rocker Arm Oil Control Solenoid Circuit Low Voltage Is DTC P2648 indicated?
YES
The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.
NO
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the rocker arm oil control solenoid and the PCM. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot .
- Rocker arm oil control solenoid internal resistance check
-1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
-2. Disconnect the following connector.
Rocker arm oil control solenoid 2P connector -3. At the rocker arm oil control solenoid side, measure the resistance between test points 1 and 2.
Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode Rocker arm oil control solenoid 2P connector: disconnected Test point 1 Rocker arm oil control solenoid 2P connector No. 1 (rocker arm oil control solenoid side) Test point 2 Rocker arm oil control solenoid 2P connector No. 2 (rocker arm oil control solenoid side) Is there 14-30 Ω at room temperature?
YES
Go to step 3.
NO
- Shorted wire check (VT SOL line)
-1. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
-2. Disconnect the following connector.
PCM connector C (51P) -3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode Rocker arm oil control solenoid 2P connector: disconnected PCM connector C (51P): disconnected Test point 1 PCM connector C (51P) No. 43 Test point 2 Body ground Is there continuity?
YES
Repair a short in the VT SOL wire between the rocker arm oil control solenoid and the PCM (C43).
NO
The VT SOL wire is OK. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM , then recheck. If DTC P2648 goes away and the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If DTC P2648 goes away and the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.