DTC P0013: Camshaft Position "B" Actuator Circuit / Open (Bank 1); DTC P0023: Camshaft Position "B" Actuator Circuit / Open (Bank 2) [04/2013 - 08/2015]: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Lexus IS 250 and 2014 Lexus IS 250. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- READ OUTPUT DTC (DTC P0013 OR P0023)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Clear the DTC after recording the freeze frame data and DTC.
Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [04/2013 - 08/2015]
Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs
- Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG) and wait 5 seconds.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
- Read the DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes
Result
Result Proceed to DTC P0013 or P0023 is output A DTCs are not output B
Result:
B
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [04/2013 - 08/2015]
Result:
A
See step 2
- INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (FOR EXHAUST CAMSHAFT)
- Inspect the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly (for exhaust camshaft).
Refer to INSPECTION [04/2013 - 08/2015]
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPLACE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (FOR EXHAUST CAMSHAFT). Refer to REMOVAL [04/2013 - 08/2015]
Result:
OK
See step 3
- Inspect the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly (for exhaust camshaft).
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (FOR EXHAUST CAMSHAFT) - ECM)
- Disconnect the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly (for exhaust camshaft) connector.
- Disconnect the ECM connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition F28-1 - F2-4 (OE1+) Always Below 1 Ω F28-2 - F2-3 (OE1-) Always Below 1 Ω F13-1 - F3-18 (OE2+) Always Below 1 Ω F13-2 - F3-28 (OE2-) Always Below 1 Ω F28-1 or F2-4 (OE1+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher F28-2 or F2-3 (OE1-) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher F13-1 or F3-18 (OE2+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher F13-2 or F3-28 (OE2-) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
REPLACE ECM. Refer to REMOVAL [04/2013 - 08/2015]
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR