Pinpoint Test HK: Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT): Introduction: Notes

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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 11 (VCT11) Solenoid Connector (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Identifying Variable Camshaft Timing 11 (VCT11) Solenoid Connector (2 Of 2)

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Fig 3: Identifying Variable Camshaft Timing 12 (VCT12) Solenoid Connector

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Fig 4: Identifying Variable Camshaft Timing 21 (VCT21) Solenoid Connector (1 Of 2)

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Fig 5: Identifying Variable Camshaft Timing 21 (VCT21) Solenoid Connector (2 Of 2)

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

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