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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