Nissan Patrol DTC P1564:  ASCD Switch Malfunction

P1564 is a common code that can occur in the Nissan Patrol.  It indicates that the ECM has detected an issue with the Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) More specifically, with the voltage resistance at the switch itself. ASCD is just Nissan’s overly complicated way of saying cruise control.  It should not be considered a … Read more

Nissan DTC 1564: ASCD Switch – Malfunction (Voltage Off)

This article is for Nissan made vehicles only.  This code can have different meanings for different manufacturers (most are related to cruise control). P1564 is a common code that can occur in Nissans or Infiniti’s.  It indicates that the ECM has detected an issue with the Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) More specifically, with the voltage … Read more

Acura ZDX:  P1009- VTC Stuck Advanced

P1009 is a common Acura made vehicle trouble code.  This code indicates the VVT advance control is malfunctioning, leaving the engine timing stuck advanced. Many Acura ZDX’s use something called a VTC actuator to control the camshaft timing of the engine.  It works by using oil pressure to hydraulically move the camshaft.  This allows the … Read more

Acura TSX:  P1009- VTC Stuck Advanced

P1009 is a common Acura made vehicle trouble code.  This code indicates the VVT advance control is malfunctioning, leaving the engine timing stuck advanced. Many Acura TSX’s use something called a VTC actuator to control the camshaft timing of the engine.  It works by using oil pressure to hydraulically move the camshaft.  This allows the … Read more

Acura TLX:  P1009- VTC Stuck Advanced

P1009 is a common Acura made vehicle trouble code.  This code indicates the VVT advance control is malfunctioning, leaving the engine timing stuck advanced. Many Acura TLX’s use something called a VTC actuator to control the camshaft timing of the engine.  It works by using oil pressure to hydraulically move the camshaft.  This allows the … Read more

Acura TL:  P1009- VTC Stuck Advanced

P1009 is a common Acura made vehicle trouble code.  This code indicates the VVT advance control is malfunctioning, leaving the engine timing stuck advanced. Many Acura TL’s use something called a VTC actuator to control the camshaft timing of the engine.  It works by using oil pressure to hydraulically move the camshaft.  This allows the … Read more

Acura RLX:  P1009- VTC Stuck Advanced

P1009 is a common Acura made vehicle trouble code.  This code indicates the VVT advance control is malfunctioning, leaving the engine timing stuck advanced. Many Acura RLX’s use something called a VTC actuator to control the camshaft timing of the engine.  It works by using oil pressure to hydraulically move the camshaft.  This allows the … Read more

Acura RL:  P1009- VTC Stuck Advanced

P1009 is a common Acura made vehicle trouble code.  This code indicates the VVT advance control is malfunctioning, leaving the engine timing stuck advanced. Many Acura RL’s use something called a VTC actuator to control the camshaft timing of the engine.  It works by using oil pressure to hydraulically move the camshaft.  This allows the … Read more

Acura RDX:  P1009- VTC Stuck Advanced

P1009 is a common Acura made vehicle trouble code.  This code indicates the VVT advance control is malfunctioning, leaving the engine timing stuck advanced. Many Acura RDX’s use something called a VTC actuator to control the camshaft timing of the engine.  It works by using oil pressure to hydraulically move the camshaft.  This allows the … Read more

Acura MDX:  P1009- VTC Stuck Advanced

P1009 is a common Acura made vehicle trouble code.  This code indicates the VVT advance control is malfunctioning, leaving the engine timing stuck advanced. Many Acura MDX’s use something called a VTC actuator to control the camshaft timing of the engine.  It works by using oil pressure to hydraulically move the camshaft.  This allows the … Read more