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DTC Detection Logic

DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name
(Trouble diagnosis content)
DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P1078 EXH TIM SEN/CIRC-B1
[Exhaust valve timing control position sensor (bank 1) circuit]
An excessively high or low voltage from the sensor is sent to ECM.
  • Harness or connectors

    [Exhaust valve timing control position sensor (bank 1) circuit is open or shorted)

  • Exhaust valve timing control position sensor (bank 1)
  • Crankshaft position sensor
  • Camshaft position sensor (bank 1)
  • Accumulation of debris to the signal pick-up portion of the camshaft
P1084 EXH TIM SEN/CIRC-B2
[Exhaust valve timing control position sensor (bank 2) circuit]
  • Harness or connectors

    [Exhaust valve timing control position sensor (bank 2) circuit is open or shorted)

  • Exhaust valve timing control position sensor (bank 2)
  • Crankshaft position sensor
  • Camshaft position sensor (bank 2)
  • Accumulation of debris to the signal pick-up portion of the camshaft