Diagnostic Test

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EXHAUST VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSITION SENSOR - 1

Turn ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect exhaust valve timing control position sensor harness connector.
Loosen the fixing bolt of the sensor.
Remove the sensor. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .

Visually check the sensor for chipping.

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

GO TO STEP 2 .

Replace malfunctioning exhaust valve timing control position sensor. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .

EXHAUST VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSITION SENSOR - 2

Check resistance exhaust valve timing control position sensor terminals as follows.

Exhaust valve timing control position sensor		Condition		Resistance
+	-
Terminal
1	2	Temperature	25°C (77°F)	Except 0 Ω or ∞Ω
1	3
2	3

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

INSPECTION END

Replace malfunctioning exhaust valve timing control position sensor. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .