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DTC P0011: Camshaft Position "A" - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1); DTC P0012: Camshaft Position "A" - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1) [08/2014 - 11/2016]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0011 OR P0012) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
    5. Read the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC P0011 or P0012 is output A
      DTC P0011 or P0012 and other DTCs are output B

      HINT: 

      If any DTCs other than P0011 or P0012 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

    Result: 

    B 

    Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2014 - 11/2015]  or  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2015 - 11/2016] 

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  2

  2. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (CONTROL THE VVT LINEAR) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Start the engine.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Turn the A/C switch on.
    5. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the VVT Linear (Bank1).

      Powertrain > Engine > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Control the VVT Linear (Bank1)
    6. Check the engine speed while operating the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly (for intake camshaft) using the Techstream.

      OK

      Techstream Operation Engine Condition
      0% Normal engine speed
      100% Engine idles roughly or stalls

      HINT: 

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  4

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0011 OR P0012) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Clear the DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2013 - 11/2016]

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

    5. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
    6. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    7. Turn the Techstream on.
    8. Start the engine and warm it up.
    9. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    10. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes / Pending.
    11. Read the pending DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTC P0011 or P0012 is output B

      HINT: 

      DTC P0011 or P0012 may be stored when foreign matter in the engine oil is caught in some parts of the system. The DTC will remain stored even if the system returns to normal after a short time. That foreign matter may then be captured by the oil filter.

    Result: 

    A 

    Refer to  CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [12/2013 - ] 

    Result: 

    B 

    See step  4

  4. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (FOR INTAKE CAMSHAFT) 

    Refer to INSPECTION [12/2013 - ]

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (FOR INTAKE CAMSHAFT). Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2013 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. CHECK VALVE TIMING 
    1. Remove the cylinder head cover sub-assembly.
      GTY441673Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Timing Mark - -
      *a Approximately 7° *b Approximately 32°
    2. Turn the crankshaft pulley and align its groove with the "0" timing mark of the timing chain cover.
    3. Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing gear assembly and camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly are at the positions shown in the illustration.

      HINT: 

      If the timing marks are not as shown, turn the crankshaft one revolution clockwise.

      OK

      Timing marks on camshaft timing gear assembly and camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly are aligned as shown in the illustration.

      HINT: 

      If the result is not as specified, check for mechanical malfunctions that may have affected the valve timing, such as a jumped tooth or stretching of the timing chain.

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  9

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  6

  6. INSPECT OIL CONTROL VALVE FILTER 
    GTY384553Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Remove the oil control valve filter.

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 41

    2. Check that the filter is not clogged.

      OK

      Filter is not clogged.

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE OIL CONTROL VALVE FILTER. Refer to  PROCEDURE - Step 41 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  7

  7. REPLACE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016]

    HINT: 

    Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the camshaft timing gear assembly.

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2013 - ]

    NEXT 

    See step  8

  8. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0011 OR P0012) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Clear the DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2013 - 11/2016]

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

    5. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
    6. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    7. Turn the Techstream on.
    8. Start the engine and warm it up.
    9. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    10. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes / Pending.
    11. Read the pending DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTC P0011 or P0012 is output B

    Result: 

    A 

    END 

    Result: 

    B 

    REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2013 - ] 

  9. CHECK ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM 
    1. Check for mechanical malfunctions that affect the valve timing, such as a jumped tooth or stretching of the timing chain.

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS, COMPONENT AND AREA 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  10

  10. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0011 OR P0012) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Clear the DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2013 - 11/2016]

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

    5. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
    6. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    7. Turn the Techstream on.
    8. Start the engine and warm it up.
    9. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    10. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes / Pending.
    11. Read the pending DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTC P0011 or P0012 is output B

    Result: 

    A 

    Refer to  CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [12/2013 - ] 

    Result: 

    B 

    REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2013 - ]