DTC P0013: Camshaft Position "B" Actuator Circuit / Open (Bank 1); DTC P0023: Camshaft Position "B" Actuator Circuit / Open (Bank 2) [11/2016 - ]: Procedure
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- READ DTC OUTPUT (DTC P0013 OR P0023)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the power switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Clear the DTC after recording the freeze frame data and DTC.
Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Clear DTCs
- Turn the power switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
- Turn the power switch on (IG) and wait 5 seconds or more.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
- Read the DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Trouble Codes
Result
Result Proceed to DTC P0013 or P0023 is output A DTCs are not output B
Result:
B
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [11/2016 - ]
Result:
A
See step 2
- INSPECT CAM TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (FOR EXHAUST CAMSHAFT)
- Inspect the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly (for exhaust camshaft).
Refer to INSPECTION [11/2016 - ]
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPLACE CAM TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (FOR EXHAUST CAMSHAFT). Refer to REMOVAL [11/2016 - ]
Result:
OK
See step 3
- Inspect the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly (for exhaust camshaft).
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CAM TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (FOR EXHAUST CAMSHAFT) - ECM)
- Disconnect the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly (for exhaust camshaft) connector.
- Disconnect the ECM connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition C75-1 - C1-33 (OE1+) Always Below 1 Ω C75-2 - C1-3 (OE1-) Always Below 1 Ω C74-1 - C1-32 (OE2+) Always Below 1 Ω C74-2 - C1-2 (OE2-) Always Below 1 Ω C75-1 or C1-33 (OE1+) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher C75-2 or C1-3 (OE1-) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher C74-1 or C1-32 (OE2+) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher C74-2 or C1-2 (OE2-) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
REPLACE ECM. Refer to REMOVAL [11/2016 - ]
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR