Component Inspection (IVT Control Solenoid Valve)

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CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE-I

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

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

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

CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE-II

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

Provide 12 V DC between intake valve timing control solenoid valve terminals 1 and 2, and then interrupt it. Make sure that the plunger moves as shown in the figure below.

Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

CAUTION: Do not 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

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