Pinpoint Test HK: Variable Cam Timing (VCT): Introduction

NOTE: This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

• Powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650).
• Harness circuits: VPWR and VCT.
• VCT Solenoid (6L713) or (6B297).
• Spider Assembly (6C260) Right Bank, or (6C261) Left Bank.

Fig 1: Identifying Variable Cam Timing Bank 1 (VCT1) Actuator Connector

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Fig 2: Identifying Variable Cam Timing Bank 2 (VCT2) Actuator Connector

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