VCT Operating Ranges
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Jaguar XK, 2014 Jaguar XK, 2013 Jaguar XK, and 2012 Jaguar XK. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| CAMSHAFT | VALVE OPENS | VALVE CLOSES |
|---|---|---|
| Intake - Low Lift | 27 degrees BTDC (before top dead center) to 35 degrees ATDC (after top dead center) | 187 to 249 degrees ATDC |
| Intake - High Lift | 37 degrees BTDC to 25 degrees ATDC | 213 to 275 degrees ATDC |
| Exhaust | 244 to 194 degrees BTDC | 6 to 56 degrees ATDC |
The system consists of a VCT unit and a VCT solenoid for each camshaft. The ECM (engine control module) controls the system using PWM (pulse width modulation) signals to the VCT solenoids.
The torsional energy generated by the valve springs and the inertia of the valve train components are used to operate the system.