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

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 and ECT > 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 

GO TO DTC CHART:  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2016 - 08/2017]  ,  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2017 - ] 

Result: 

A 

See step  2

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 (Bank 1).

   Powertrain > Engine and ECT > 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	Specified Condition
   0%	Normal engine speed
   100%	Engine idles roughly or stalls

   HINT: 

   • Refer to "Data List / Active Test" [VVT OCV Duty #1 and VVT Change Angle #1].

     Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - ]

   • If the result is not acceptable, cool the engine (engine coolant temperature is 50°C (122°F) or less) and perform the Active Test again.

Result: 

NG 

See step  4

Result: 

OK 

See step  3

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 [12/2012 - ]

   Powertrain > Engine and ECT > 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 and ECT > Trouble Codes 

    Result

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

    HINT: 

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

Result: 

A 

CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS:  CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [12/2012 - ] 

Result: 

B 

See step  4

1. Remove the cylinder head cover sub-assembly.

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   Timing Mark

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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.

Result: 

NG 

CHECK ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM:  INSPECTION [12/2012 - ] 

Result: 

OK 

See step  5

1. Inspect the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly (for intake camshaft).

   Refer to INSPECTION [12/2012 - ]

Result: 

NG 

REPLACE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (FOR INTAKE CAMSHAFT):  REMOVAL [12/2012 - ] 

Result: 

OK 

See step  6

1. Remove the oil control valve filter.

   Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2012 - 08/2017] , or refer to DISASSEMBLY [08/2017 - ]

2. Check that the filter is not clogged.

   OK

   Filter is not clogged.

Result: 

NG 

REPLACE OIL CONTROL VALVE FILTER:  DISASSEMBLY [12/2012 - 08/2017]  ,  DISASSEMBLY [08/2017 - ] 

Result: 

OK 

See step  7

1. Replace the camshaft timing gear assembly.

   Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]

   HINT: 

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

   Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2012 - ]

Result: 

NEXT 

See step  8

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 [12/2012 - ]

   Powertrain > Engine and ECT > 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 and ECT > Trouble Codes 

    Result

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

Result: 

A 

END 

Result: 

B 

REPLACE ECM:  REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]