P0078, P0084 EVT Control Magnet Retarder: Description

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Exhaust valve timing control magnet retarder (1) controls the shut/open timing of the exhaust valve by ON/OFF pulse duty signals sent from the ECM.

The longer pulse width retards valve timing.

The shorter pulse width advances valve timing.

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Valve Timing Control Magnet Retarder

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