Diagnostic Test
- INSPECTION START
With CONSULT
GO TO STEP 2 .
Without CONSULT
GO TO STEP 3 .
- CHECK VTC POSITION
With CONSULT
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- On the CONSULT screen, select "ENGINE" >> "DATA MONITOR" >> "COOLAN TEMP/S".
- Check that the "COOLAN TEMP/S" indication value is between - 5°C (23°F) and 45°C (113°F).
- Start engine and wait at least 5 seconds.
- On the CONSULT screen, select "ENGINE" >> "DATA MONITOR" >> "INT/V TIM (B1)".
- Check that the data monitor item indicates as follows:
Item Value (°CA) INT/V TIM (B1) 10 +- 2 INT/V TIM (B2) 10 +- 2
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
Check intermittent incident. Refer to INTERMITTENT INCIDENT .
NO
GO TO STEP 3 .
- CHECK OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP
Is oil pressure warning lamp illuminated?
YES
Refer to INSPECTION .
NO
GO TO STEP 4 .
- CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING INTERMEDIATE LOCK CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
Perform Component Inspection of the intake valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve. Refer to COMPONENT INSPECTION (INTAKE VALVE TIMING INTERMEDIATE LOCK CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE) .
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO STEP 5 .
NO
Repair or replace error-detected parts.
- CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
Perform Component Inspection of the intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to COMPONENT INSPECTION (INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE) .
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO STEP 6 .
NO
Repair or replace error-detected parts.
- CHECK CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Perform Component Inspection of the crankshaft position sensor. Refer to COMPONENT INSPECTION (CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR) .
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO STEP 7 .
NO
Repair or replace error-detected parts.
- CHECK CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Perform Component Inspection of the camshaft position sensor. Refer to COMPONENT INSPECTION (CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR) .
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO STEP 8 .
NO
Repair or replace error-detected parts.
- CHECK CAMSHAFT (INTAKE)
Check the following.
- Accumulation of debris on the signal plate of camshaft front end
- Chipping signal plate of camshaft front end
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO STEP 9 .
NO
Remove debris and clean the signal plate of camshaft front end or replace camshaft. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Accumulation of debris on the signal plate of camshaft front end
- CHECK TIMING CHAIN INSTALLATION
Check service records for any recent repairs that may cause timing chain misalignment.
Are there any service records that may cause timing chain misalignment?
YES
Check timing chain installation. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
NO
GO TO STEP 10 .
- CHECK LUBRICATION CIRCUIT
Perform "Inspection of Camshaft Sprocket (INT) Oil Groove". Refer to INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION .
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
Check intermittent incident. Refer to INTERMITTENT INCIDENT .
NO
Clean lubrication line.