Component Inspection (Exhaust Valve Timing Control Solenoid

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CHECK EXHAUST VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE - 1

Turn ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve harness connector.

Check resistance between exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve terminals as follows.

Exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve		Condition		Resistance
+	-
Terminal
1	2	Temperature	20°C (68°F)	7.0 - 7.8 Ω
1	Ground			- (Continuity should not exist)
2

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

GO TO 2.

Replace malfunctioning exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to Exploded View .

CHECK EXHAUST VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE - 2

Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to Exploded View .

Apply 12 V between exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve terminals 1 and 2, and then interrupt it. Check that the plunger moves as shown in the figure below.

Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

CAUTION: Never apply 12 V continuously for 5 seconds or more. Doing so may result in damage to the coil in exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve.

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

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

INSPECTION END

Replace malfunctioning exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to Exploded View .