Intake Valve Timing Control Position Sensor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Infiniti FX45. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect intake valve timing control position sensor harness connector.
Loosen the fixing bolt of the sensor.
Remove the sensor. See Figure .
Visually check the sensor for chipping.
Check resistance as shown in Fig 2 .

Fig 1: Checking Intake Valve Timing Control Position Sensor Resistance
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Fig 2: Intake Valve Timing Control Position Sensor Terminal Resistance Specifications
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
If NG, replace intake valve timing control position sensor.