Circuit/System Verification
- The engine oil level and the oil pressure are critical to the correct operation of the camshaft position (CMP) actuator system. Verify that the engine has the correct oil level and the correct oil pressure before continuing with this diagnostic. Refer to Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing .
- If a crankshaft or camshaft position sensor DTC is set, the Camshaft Position Actuator output control will not function.
- Ignition ON, observe the scan tool DTC information. Verify that none of the following DTCs are set. DTC P0335, P0336, P0340, P0341, P0521, P0522, P0523, P1516, P2101, P2119, or P2176.
- If any of the DTCs are set, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle for further diagnosis.
- Command the camshaft position actuator solenoid to 20° with a scan tool. The Desired Camshaft Position parameter should match the Camshaft Position parameter.
- Observe the Camshaft Position Variance parameter with a scan tool. The Camshaft Position Variance will increment for several seconds, until the Camshaft Position value matches the Desired Camshaft Position value. The Camshaft Position Variance value should return to 0°.
- Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC, to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that are captured in the Freeze Fame/Failure Records Data List.
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