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Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK VVEL CONTROL SHAFT POSITION SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-I 
    1. Disconnect VVEL control shaft position sensor harness connector.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Check the voltage between VVEL control shaft position sensor harness connector and ground.
      VVEL control shaft position sensor Ground Voltage
      Bank Connector Terminal
      1 F72 3 Ground Approx. 5 V
      6
      2 F70 3
      6

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO  6.

      NO: GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK VVEL CONTROL SHAFT POSITION SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-II 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect VVEL control module harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between VVEL control shaft position sensor harness connector and VVEL control module harness connector.
      VVEL control shaft position sensor VVEL control module Continuity
      Bank Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      1 F72 3 E15 7 Existed
      6 20
      2 F70 3 9
      6 22
    4. Also check harness for short to ground and power.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO  4.

      NO: GO TO 3.

  3. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness for open or short between VVEL control shaft position sensor and VVEL control module
    • Loose or poor connection for each connector and harness

      : Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  4. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 5.

    NO: Repair or replace.

  5. REPLACE VVEL CONTROL MODULE 
    1. Replace VVEL control module. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    2. Perform additional service when replacing VVEL control module. Refer to "WORK PROCEDURE ".

      : INSPECTION END

  6. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 7.

    NO: Repair or replace.

  7. REPLACE VVEL ACTUATOR SUB ASSEMBLY 

    Replace VVEL actuator sub assembly. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".

    : INSPECTION END