Diagnosis Procedure

If DTC P0017 is displayed with DTC P0078, first perform the confirmation procedure (trouble diagnosis) for DTC P0078.

Is DTC P0078 detected?

YES

Perform diagnosis for P0078. Refer to DTC Description .

NO

GO TO 2.

1. Start engine.
2. Check oil pressure warning and confirm it is not displayed.

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Is oil pressure warning displayed?

YES

Check the engine oil level. Refer to Inspection .

NO

GO TO 3.

Check the exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to Component Inspection (Exhaust Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve) .

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

GO TO 4.

NO

Replace malfunctioning exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to VALVE TIMING CONTROL .

Check the crankshaft position sensor. Refer to Component Inspection .

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

GO TO 5.

NO

Replace crankshaft position sensor. Refer to Exploded View .

Check the exhaust camshaft position sensor. Refer to Component Inspection .

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

GO TO 6.

NO

Replace malfunctioning exhaust camshaft position sensor. Refer to Exploded View .

Check the following.

• Accumulation of debris to the signal plate of camshaft rear end

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• Chipping signal plate of camshaft rear end

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

GO TO 7.

NO

Remove debris and clean the signal plate of camshaft rear end or replace camshaft. Refer to CAMSHAFT .

Check service records for any recent repairs that may cause timing chain misaligned.

Are there any service records that may cause timing chain misaligned?

YES

Check timing chain installation. Refer to TIMING CHAIN .

NO

GO TO 8.

Refer to Inspection .

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

INSPECTION END.

NO

Clean lubrication line.