Camshaft Oil Control Valve: Inspection

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INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY

Measure the resistance between the terminals.

Standard Resistance

RESISTANCE REFERENCE

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
1 - 2	20°C (68°F)	6.9 to 7.9 Ω

Fig 1: Inspecting Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly

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If the result is not as specified, replace the oil control valve assembly.

Check the operation.
1. Connect a positive (+) battery lead to terminal 1 and a negative (-) lead to terminal 2, and check the movement of the valve.
NOTE: Confirm that the valve moves freely and does not stick in any position. If necessary, replace the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly.

Fig 2: Connecting Positive Battery Lead To Terminal 1 And Negative Lead To Terminal 2
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HINT:

Accumulation of foreign matter can cause minor pressure leaks. Minor pressure leaks will cause the camshaft to advance, and this will cause a DTC to be set.