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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); DTC P0021: Camshaft Position "A" - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 2); DTC P0022: Camshaft Position "A" - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 2) [08/2014 - 11/2016]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0011, P0012, P0021 OR P0022) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
    5. Read the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Trouble Codes 

      Result Proceed to
      DTC P0011, P0012, P0021 or P0022 is output A
      DTC P0011, P0012, P0021 or P0022 and other DTCs are output B

      HINT: 

      If any DTCs other than P0011, P0012, P0021 or P0022 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

    Result: 

    B 

    GO TO DTC CHART. 

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

    Refer to  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. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Put the engine in inspection mode (maintenance mode).

      Refer to INSPECTION MODE PROCEDURE [02/2014 - 11/2016]

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Inspection Mode
    5. Start the engine.
    6. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the VVT Linear (Bank 1) or Control the VVT Linear (Bank 2).

      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Control the VVT Linear (Bank1)

      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Control the VVT Linear (Bank2)
    7. Check the engine speed while operating the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly using the Techstream.

      OK

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

      HINT: 

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  4

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0011, P0012, P0021 OR P0022) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Clear the DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [02/2014 - 11/2016]

      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Clear DTCs 

      HINT: 

      • P0011 or P0021 is output:

        Clear the DTC not using the Techstream.

      • P0012 or P0022 is output:

        Clear the DTC using the Techstream.

    5. Turn the power switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
    6. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    7. Turn the Techstream on.
    8. Put the engine in inspection mode (maintenance mode).

      Refer to INSPECTION MODE PROCEDURE [02/2014 - 11/2016]

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Inspection Mode
    9. Start the engine and warm it up.
    10. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    11. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes / Pending.
    12. Read the pending DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Trouble Codes 

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTC P0011, P0012, P0021 or P0022 is output B

      HINT: 

      DTC P0011, P0012, P0021 or P0022 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 

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. 

    Refer to  CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [02/2014 - 11/2016] 

    Result: 

    B 

    See step  4

  4. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly.

      Refer to INSPECTION [02/2014 - 11/2016]

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY. 

    Refer to  REMOVAL [02/2014 - 11/2016] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. CHECK VALVE TIMING 
    1. Remove the cylinder head cover sub-assemblies RH and LH.

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21

      GTY451972Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Timing Mark - -
    2. Turn the crankshaft to align the timing marks of the crankshaft.
    3. Align the notch of the crankshaft pulley to the "0" position.
    4. Check if the timing marks of the camshaft pulley and camshaft bearing cap align.
    5. Turn the crankshaft clockwise 360° if the timing marks do not align. Check if they align once again.

      OK

      The timing marks of the camshaft pulley and the camshaft bearing cap align when the notch of the crankshaft pulley is in the "0" position.

      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.

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  9

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  6

  6. INSPECT OIL CONTROL VALVE FILTER AND OIL PIPE 
    GTY441473Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *1 Oil Pipe
    *2 No. 1 Oil Pipe
    *a Bank 1
    *b Bank 2
    1. Remove the oil pipe or No. 1 oil pipe.

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

    2. Remove the oil control valve filter RH or oil control valve filter LH.
    3. Check that the oil control valve filter and oil pipe are not clogged.

      OK

      The oil control valve filter and oil pipe are not clogged.

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE OIL CONTROL VALVE FILTER OR OIL PIPE. 

    Refer to  DISASSEMBLY [02/2014 - 11/2016] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  7

  7. REPLACE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Replace the camshaft timing gear assembly (bank 1 or bank 2).

      Refer to REMOVAL [02/2014 - 11/2016]

      HINT: 

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

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [02/2014 - 11/2016]

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  8

  8. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0011, P0012, P0021 OR P0022) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Clear the DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [02/2014 - 11/2016]

      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Clear DTCs 

      HINT: 

      • P0011 or P0021 is output:

        Clear the DTC not using the Techstream.

      • P0012 or P0022 is output:

        Clear the DTC using the Techstream.

    5. Turn the power switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
    6. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    7. Turn the Techstream on.
    8. Put the engine in inspection mode (maintenance mode).

      Refer to INSPECTION MODE PROCEDURE [02/2014 - 11/2016]

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Inspection Mode
    9. Start the engine and warm it up.
    10. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    11. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes / Pending.
    12. Read the pending DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Trouble Codes 

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTC P0011, P0012, P0021 or P0022 is output B

    Result: 

    A 

    END 

    Result: 

    B 

    REPLACE ECM. 

    Refer to  REMOVAL [02/2014 - 11/2016] 

  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.
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS, COMPONENT AND AREA 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  10

  10. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0011, P0012, P0021 OR P0022) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Clear the DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [02/2014 - 11/2016]

      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Clear DTCs 

      HINT: 

      • P0011 or P0021 is output:

        Clear the DTC not using the Techstream.

      • P0012 or P0022 is output:

        Clear the DTC using the Techstream.

    5. Turn the power switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
    6. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    7. Turn the Techstream on.
    8. Put the engine in inspection mode (maintenance mode).

      Refer to INSPECTION MODE PROCEDURE [02/2014 - 11/2016]

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Inspection Mode
    9. Start the engine and warm it up.
    10. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    11. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes / Pending.
    12. Read the pending DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Trouble Codes 

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTC P0011, P0012, P0021 or P0022 is output B

    Result: 

    A 

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. 

    Refer to  CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [02/2014 - 11/2016] 

    Result: 

    B 

    REPLACE ECM. 

    Refer to  REMOVAL [02/2014 - 11/2016]