[Lucas602]

VSA turns on not long after driving, goes into limp mode. Those codes were present.

I need to pull the solenoid and clean filter? Should I just get a new one? Oil pressure sensor? Why the lean code? Should I clean the throttle body and MAF or is it a side effect of the other problems?

2007 element AWD 4 cyl.

 

[ajchien]

Id say the P0171 is a separate problem from the VTEC codes and VSA which tend to go together.

Read through the gigantic sticky thread on the VTEC codes. What you choose to do first would probably depend on the tools you already have. Realize there are numerous potential faults that can cause those codes. If you choose to replace the solenoid or the pressure switch, go with OE Honda, the aftermarket is really hit or miss.

 

[Lucas602]

Thank you. The parts cannon seemed to work on this one. Whats really weird is it has tpsm light on which assumed was tire pressure. But now its off. I did take the tires off to check LCA. Im in hawaii and this one is borrowed. Trying to fix them up while Im here I will pull the throttle body and MAF and clean them for the P0171. Our 05 at home had that problem. Question, as Im ordering parts. Does anyone know what socket sizes I need for lower control arm bolts? Looks like 17mm maybe? I need to go to town and get the arms and supplies. Lower ball joint size also. no big deal if not. I can run out into the parking lot. I do have a big adjustable wrench. Seems like a sin to try pulling all this with an adjustable wrench. Ive done worse.

Id say the P0171 is a separate problem from the VTEC codes and VSA which tend to go together. Read through the gigantic sticky thread on the VTEC codes. What you choose to do first would probably depend on the tools you already have. Realize there are numerous potential faults that can cause those codes. If you choose to replace the solenoid or the pressure switch, go with OE Honda, the aftermarket is really hit or miss.

 

[Lucas602]

I did find the flow chart for diagnosing

https://f01.justanswer.com/spaz16/56d7823e-0e0b-406a-a84a-b1cdf8270821_p2647__flow_chart.pdf

 

[ajchien]

I can’t off hand remember bolt head sizes for a particular part. Its mostly 8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 22 on Hondas.