Diagnosis Procedure
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- CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect intake valve timing control solenoid valve harness connector.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Check voltage between intake valve timing control solenoid valve terminal 2 and ground with CONSULT or tester.
Voltage: Battery voltage
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OK or NG
OK: GO TO 3.
NG: GO TO 2.
- DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
- Harness connectors E2, F32
- IPDM E/R harness connector E119
- Harness for open or short between intake valve timing control solenoid valve and IPDM E/R
: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
- CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect ECM harness connector.
- Check harness continuity between the following;
ECM terminal 10 and intake valve timing control solenoid valve (Bank 1) terminal 1 or ECM terminal 11 and intake valve timing control solenoid valve (Bank 2) terminal 1.
Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
Continuity should exist.
- Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK: GO TO 4.
NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
- CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".
OK or NG
OK: GO TO 5.
NG: Replace malfunctioning intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL .
- CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to "HOW TO CHECK TERMINAL " and "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".
INSPECTION END