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Engine - MIL ON, DTC P3400/P3497 Set

13-031

April 17, 2013

See VEHICLES AFFECTED

MIL Comes On With DTC P3400 and/or P3497

SYMPTOM

The MIL comes on with one of these DTCS:

^ P3400 (VPS Stuck Off Bank 1)

^ P3497 (VPS Stuck Off Bank 2)

NOTE:
The symptom may be intermittent, and you may not be able to duplicate it after clearing the DTC.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

The front and/or rear rocker arm oil pressure switch may fail intermittently.





VEHICLES AFFECTED

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the affected rocker arm oil pressure switch(es).

PARTS INFORMATION

NOTE:

^ To help clarify where new parts are used in the REPAIR PROCEDURE, the new part is listed in the applicable step with a ">" symbol.

^ The same rocker arm oil pressure switch is used for front or rear applications. The vehicle may need one or two switches replaced depending if one or both of the DTCs is/are stored.

Rocker Arm Oil Pressure Switch:
P/N 37240-R70-A04

0-ring (13 mm X 1.5 mm):
P/N 91319-PAA-A01

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION





The normal warranty applies.

Failed Part: P/N 37240-R70-A04

Defect Code: 03214

Symptom Code: 03205

Skill Level: Repair Technician

DIAGNOSIS

Check the engine oil level on the dipstick.

If the engine oil level is below the end of the dipstick (there is no oil on the dipstick), this service bulletin does not apply. The low engine oil level is likely the cause of the DTCs; continue with normal troubleshooting.

NOTE:
Also refer to Service Bulletin 11-033, Engine Oil Consumption; MIL May Be On With DTC P3400 and/or P3497. Make sure you check the VEHICLES AFFECTED section because S/B 11-033 does not apply to all the vehicles listed in this bulletin.

^ If the engine oil level is on the dipstick (it may be low, but there is oil on the dipstick), go to the REPAIR PROCEDURE.

REPAIR PROCEDURE





1. Remove the engine cover.





2. Remove the appropriate rocker arm oil pressure switch(es) depending on the DTCS stored.

^ P3400 - Replace the Bank 1, rear rocker arm oil pressure switch.

^ P3497 - Replace the Bank 2, front rocker arm oil pressure switch.





3. Install the new rocker arm oil pressure switch (es) and new 0-ring(s). Torque the oil pressure switch to 22 N.m (16 lb-ft).

4. Reinstall the engine cover.

5. Clear the code(s) with the HDS.

NOTE:
If the DTC returns, refer to the troubleshooting procedure for the DTC that is set.





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