Component Inspection (IVT Intermediate Lock Control Solenoid
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING INTERMEDIATE LOCK CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE-I
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect intake valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve harness connector.
- Check resistance between intake valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve terminals as follows.
Intake valve timing intermediate lock 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.
NO
Replace intake valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve. Refer to Exploded View .
- CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING INTERMEDIATE LOCK CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE-II
- Remove intake valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve. Refer to Exploded View .
- Provide 12 V DC between intake valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve terminals 1 and 2, and then interrupt it. Make sure that the plunger moves as shown in the figure below.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 intermediate lock control solenoid valve.NOTE: Always replace O-ring when intake valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve is removed.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
INSPECTION END
NO
Replace intake valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve. Refer to Exploded View .