DTC P0013-13: Camshaft Position "B" - Actuator Bank 1 Circuit Open; DTC P0023-13: Camshaft Position "B" - Actuator Bank 2 Circuit Open [11/2017 - ]: Procedure
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- CLEAR DTC
- 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.
Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs
- Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Result
Proceed to NEXT
Result:
NEXT
See step 2
- READ OUTPUT DTC (DTC P0013-13 OR P0023-13)
- Start the engine.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
- Read the DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes
Result
Result Proceed to DTC P0013-13 or P0023-13 is output A DTCs are not output B
Result:
B
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [11/2017 - ]
Result:
A
See step 3
- INSPECT CAM TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (FOR EXHAUST CAMSHAFT)
- Inspect the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly (for exhaust camshaft).
Refer to INSPECTION [11/2017 - ]
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPLACE CAM TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (FOR EXHAUST CAMSHAFT). Refer to REMOVAL [11/2017 - ]
Result:
OK
See step 4
- Inspect the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly (for exhaust camshaft).
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CAM TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (FOR EXHAUST CAMSHAFT) - ECM)
- Disconnect the cam timing oil control solenoid 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 F92-1 - F87-4 (OE1+) Always Below 1 Ω F92-2 - F87-5 (OE1-) Always Below 1 Ω F89-1 - F87-2 (OE2+) Always Below 1 Ω F89-2 - F87-3 (OE2-) Always Below 1 Ω F92-1 or F87-4 (OE1+) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher F92-2 or F87-5 (OE1-) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher F89-1 or F87-2 (OE2+) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher F89-2 or F87-3 (OE2-) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
REPLACE ECM. Refer to REMOVAL [11/2017 - ]
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR