DTC P0013: Camshaft Position "B" Actuator Circuit / Open (Bank 1); DTC P0023: Camshaft Position "B" Actuator Circuit / Open (Bank 2) [12/2013 - 11/2016]: Procedure
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- READ OUTPUT DTC (DTC P0013 OR P0023)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Clear the DTC after recording the freeze frame data and DTC.
Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2013 - 11/2016]
Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs
- Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON and wait 5 seconds.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
- Read the DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes
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 [12/2013 - 11/2016]
Result:
A
See step 2
- INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (FOR EXHAUST CAMSHAFT)
- Inspect the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly (for exhaust camshaft).
Refer to INSPECTION [12/2013 - 11/2016]
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPLACE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (FOR EXHAUST CAMSHAFT).
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016]
Result:
OK
See step 3
- Inspect the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly (for exhaust camshaft).
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (FOR EXHAUST CAMSHAFT) - ECM)
- Disconnect the camshaft timing oil control valve 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 C55-1 (+) - C1-33 (OE1+) Always Below 1 Ω C55-2 (-) - C1-3 (OE1-) Always Below 1 Ω C52-1 (+) - C1-32 (OE2+) Always Below 1 Ω C52-2 (-) - C1-2 (OE2-) Always Below 1 Ω C55-1 (+) or C1-33 (OE1+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher C55-2 (-) or C1-3 (OE1-) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher C52-1 (+) or C1-32 (OE2+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher C52-2 (-) or C1-2 (OE2-) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
REPLACE ECM.
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016]
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR