Component Inspection

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CHECK EXHAUST VALVE TIMING CONTROL MAGNET RETARDER

Turn ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect exhaust valve timing control magnet retarder harness connector.
Check resistance between exhaust valve timing control magnet retarder terminals as per the following.

TERMINAL RESISTANCE CHART

Terminals	Resistance
1 and 2	9.0 - 11.0 Ω [at 20°C (68°F)]

Fig 1: Checking Resistance Between Exhaust Valve Timing Control Magnet Retarder Terminals

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES: INSPECTION END

NO: GO TO 2.

REPLACE EXHAUST VALVE TIMING CONTROL MAGNET RETARDER
1. Replace malfunctioning exhaust valve timing control magnet retarder.
2. Perform "EXHAUST VALVE TIMING CONTROL LEARNING: SPECIAL REPAIR REQUIREMENT ".
  : INSPECTION END