On-Vehicle Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Lexus GS 460. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK VVT SENSOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard voltage
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition E84-18 (VC) - E85-33 (VV1-) Engine switch on (IG) 5 V E84-18 (VC) - E87-29 (VV2-) Engine switch on (IG) 5 V E84-18 (VC) - E84-33 (EV1-) Engine switch on (IG) 5 V E84-18 (VC) - E86-29 (EV2-) Engine switch on (IG) 5 V - While turning the crankshaft pulley by hand, measure the voltage between each terminal. Check that the voltage changes between the Hi range and Lo range shown in the table below.
Standard voltage
Sensor Position Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition Bank 1 (Intake side) E85-25 (VV1+) - E85-33 (VV1-) Engine switch on (IG) 3.75 to 4.50 V (Voltage (Hi))
0.50 to 1.25 V (Voltage (Lo))Bank 2 (Intake side) E87-19 (VV2+) - E87-29 (VV2-) Engine switch on (IG) 3.75 to 4.50 V (Voltage (Hi))
0.50 to 1.25 V (Voltage (Lo))Bank 1 (Exhaust side) E84-26 (EV1+) - E84-33 (EV1-) Engine switch on (IG) 3.75 to 4.50 V (Voltage (Hi))
0.50 to 1.25 V (Voltage (Lo))Bank 2 (Exhaust side) E86-22 (EV2+) - E86-29 (EV2-) Engine switch on (IG) 3.75 to 4.50 V (Voltage (Hi))
0.50 to 1.25 V (Voltage (Lo))