DTC P0013: Camshaft Position "B" Actuator Circuit / Open (Bank 1); DTC P0023: Camshaft Position "B" Actuator Circuit / Open (Bank 2): Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Lexus IS 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (OPERATE OCV)
- Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
- Start the engine and turn the tester on.
- Warm up the engine.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the VVT System (Bank 1) or Control the VVT System (Bank 2).
- Check the engine speed while operating the Oil Control Valve (OCV) using the tester.
OK
Tester Operation Specified Condition OCV OFF Normal engine speed OCV ON Engine idles roughly or stalls (soon after OCV switched from OFF to ON)
NG → See step 2
OK → CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
- INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the OCV connector.
- Measure the resistance between the terminals of the OCV.
Standard resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 1 - 2 20°C (68°F) 6.9 to 7.9 Ω - Reconnect the OCV connector.
NG → REPLACE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - OCV)
- Disconnect the OCV connector.
- Disconnect the ECM connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) the table below.
Standard resistance (check for open)
Tester Connection Specified Condition OE1+ (E3-9) - E21-1 Below 1 Ω OE1- (E3-8) - E21-2 Below 1 Ω OE2+ (E5-24) - E31-1 Below 1 Ω OE2- (E5-23) - E31-2 Below 1 Ω Standard resistance (check for short)
Tester Connection Specified Condition OE1+ (E3-9) or E21-1 - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher OE1- (E3-8) or E21-2 - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher OE2+ (E5-24) or E31-1 - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher OE2- (E5-23) or E31-2 - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher - Reconnect the OCV connector.
- Reconnect the ECM connector.
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK → REPLACE ECM