VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve Test (2.0L Engine): Test

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1. VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve - Check

   Preconditions 

   • VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve Removed
   • • VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve A
     • VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve B - Refer to: Cylinder Head/Camshaft Area(2.0L Engine) or Cylinder Head/Camshaft Area(3.0L Engine)

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   Procedure/Specifications 

   1. Make sure that there are no dust or debris on each port of the VTC oil control solenoid valve.

   2. Measure the length (a) of the valve.

   Specifications 

   Position	Specification
   a	5.0 mm (0.197 in) or more

   Result 

   • If the measurement is not within specifications, replace the VTC oil control solenoid valve.
   • • VTC oil control solenoid valve A
     • VTC oil control solenoid valve B - Refer to: Cylinder Head/Camshaft Area(2.0L Engine) or Cylinder Head/Camshaft Area(3.0L Engine)
2. VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve - Test

   Preconditions 

   • VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve Removed
   • • VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve A
     • VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve B - Refer to: Cylinder Head/Camshaft Area(2.0L Engine) or Cylinder Head/Camshaft Area(3.0L Engine)
   • "VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve - Check" is completed and has tested normal.

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   Procedure/Specifications 

   1. Connect the terminals to the 12 volt battery terminals with jumper wires as shown in the table below.

   Connection Terminal 

   VTC oil control solenoid valve 2P connector (male terminals):	12 Volt Battery
   No. 1	Positive terminal
   No. 2	Negative terminal

   2. Measure the length (a) of the valve.

   Specifications 

   Position	Specification
   a	Length should be at least 3.4 mm (0.134 in).

   Result 

   • If the measurement is not within specifications, replace the VTC oil control solenoid valve.
   • • VTC oil control solenoid valve A
     • VTC oil control solenoid valve B - Refer to: Cylinder Head/Camshaft Area(2.0L Engine) or Cylinder Head/Camshaft Area(3.0L Engine)