PINPOINT TEST HK: Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT): Introduction

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

• VCT solenoid (6L713) or (6B297)
• spider assembly right bank (6C260) or left bank (6C261)
• harness circuits: VPWR and VCT
• powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650)
  Fig 1: Identifying Variable Camshaft Timing Bank 1 (VCT1) Solenoid Connector

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Fig 2: Identifying Variable Camshaft Timing Bank 2 (VCT2) Solenoid Connector

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Fig 3: Identifying Variable Camshaft Timing 11 (VCT12) Solenoid Connector

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Fig 4: Identifying Variable Camshaft Timing 12 (VCT12) Solenoid Connector

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Fig 5: Identifying Variable Camshaft Timing 21 (VCT21) Solenoid Connector

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Fig 6: Identifying Variable Camshaft Timing 22 (VCT22) Solenoid Connector

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Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector 

For PCM connector views or reference values, refer to REFERENCE VALUES article.