VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve Test: Test

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1. VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve - Check

   Preconditions 

   • VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve Removed
     1. -

        VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve A

     2. -

        VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve B

   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

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   Result 

   • If the measurement is not within specifications, replace the VTC oil control solenoid valve.
     1. -

        VTC oil control solenoid valve A

     2. -

        VTC oil control solenoid valve B

2. VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve - Test

   Preconditions 

   • VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve Removed
     1. -

        VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve A

     2. -

        VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve B

   • "VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve - Check" is completed and has tested normal.

   Procedure/Specifications 

   1. Measure the length (a) of the valve according to the following condition.

   Specifications 

   Condition		Position	Specification
   Terminal	12 Volt Battery Terminal
   No. 1	(+)	a	Length should be at least 3.4 mm (0.134 in).
   No. 2	(-)

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   Result 

   • If the measurement is not within specifications, replace the VTC oil control solenoid valve.
     1. -

        VTC oil control solenoid valve A

     2. -

        VTC oil control solenoid valve B