DTC P0013 Camshaft Position "B" Actuator Circuit / Open (Bank 1); DTC P0023 Camshaft Position "B" Actuator Circuit / Open (Bank 2): Description

The Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system controls the exhaust camshaft to provide the optimal valve timing for every driving condition. This control is performed based on the signals, such as intake air volume, throttle position and engine coolant temperature.

The ECM controls the Oil Control Valve (OCV), based on the signals output from the sensors. The VVT controller regulates the exhaust camshaft angle using oil pressure through the OCV. As a result, the relative position between the camshaft and the crankshaft becomes optimal, and the engine torque and fuel economy improve, and exhaust emissions decrease under overall driving conditions. Also, the ECM detects the actual valve timing using the signals from the camshaft position sensor and the crankshaft position sensor, and performs feedback control. This is how target valve timing is achieved by the ECM.

Fig 1: Variable Valve Timing (VVT) System Diagram

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