On-Vehicle Inspection [09/2014 - 11/2017]: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Lexus RC 350, 2017 Lexus RC 300, 2016 Lexus RC 350, 2016 Lexus RC 300, and 2015 Lexus RC 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Start the engine.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Turn the A/C switch on.
- Inspect the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly (for intake side).
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Active Test / Control the VVT Linear (Bank1).
Powertrain > Engine > Active Test
Tester Display Control the VVT Linear (Bank1) - Check the engine speed while operating the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly using the Techstream.
Standard Condition
Control Range Specified Condition 0% Normal engine speed 100% Engine idles roughly or stalls If the operation is not as specified, check the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly, wire harness and ECM.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Active Test / Control the VVT Linear (Bank2).
Powertrain > Engine > Active Test
Tester Display Control the VVT Linear (Bank2) - Check the engine speed while operating the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly using the Techstream.
Standard Condition
Control Range Specified Condition 0% Normal engine speed 100% Engine idles roughly or stalls If the operation is not as specified, check the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly, wire harness and ECM.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Active Test / Control the VVT Linear (Bank1).
- Inspect the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly (for exhaust side).
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Active Test / Control the VVT Exhaust Linear (Bank1).
Powertrain > Engine > Active Test
Tester Display Control the VVT Exhaust Linear (Bank1) - Check the engine speed while operating the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly using the Techstream.
Standard Condition
Control Range Specified Condition 0% Normal engine speed 100% Engine idles roughly or stalls If the operation is not as specified, check the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly, wire harness and ECM.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Active Test / Control the VVT Exhaust Linear (Bank2).
Powertrain > Engine > Active Test
Tester Display Control the VVT Exhaust Linear (Bank2) - Check the engine speed while operating the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly using the Techstream.
Standard Condition
Control Range Specified Condition 0% Normal engine speed 100% Engine idles roughly or stalls If the operation is not as specified, check the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly, wire harness and ECM.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Active Test / Control the VVT Exhaust Linear (Bank1).