Component Inspection

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CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE-I

Disconnect intake valve timing control solenoid valve harness connector.
Check resistance between intake valve timing control solenoid valve terminals as per the following.

TERMINAL RESISTANCE CHART

Terminals	Resistance
1 and 2	7.0 - 7.5 Ω [at 20°C (68°F)]
1 or 2 and ground	∞ Ω (Continuity should not exist)

Fig 1: Checking Resistance Between Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve Terminals

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

Is the inspection result normal?

YES: GO TO 2.

NO: Replace malfunctioning intake valve timing control solenoid valve.

CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE-II
1. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve.
2. Provide 12 V DC between intake valve timing control solenoid valve terminals 1 and 2, and then interrupt it. Check that the plunger moves as shown in the figure.
CAUTION: Never apply 12 V DC continuously for 5 seconds or more. Doing so may result in damage to the coil in intake valve timing control solenoid valve.

NOTE: Always replace O-ring when intake valve timing control solenoid valve is removed.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES: INSPECTION END

NO: Replace malfunctioning intake valve timing control solenoid valve.

Fig 2: Applying 12V DC Between Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve Terminals
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.