VC Output Circuit: Procedure

1. Check that the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) lights up when turning the power switch on (IG).

   OK

   MIL lights up.

NG → See step   2 

OK → SYSTEM OK 

1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
2. Turn the power switch on (IG) and Techstream ON.
3. Check the communication between the Techstream and ECM.
   RESULT
   
   

   Result	Proceed to
   Communication is possible	A
   Communication is not possible	B

A → See step   15 

B: Go to next step 

1. Disconnect the throttle body connector.
2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
3. Check the MIL.
   RESULT
   
   

   Result	Proceed to
   MIL illuminates	A
   MIL does not illuminate	B

A → See step   16 

B: Go to next step 

1. Disconnect the fuel tank pressure sensor connector.
2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
3. Check the MIL.
   RESULT
   
   

   Result	Proceed to
   MIL illuminates	A
   MIL does not illuminate	B

A → See step   17 

B: Go to next step 

1. Disconnect the canister pump module connector.
2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
3. Check the MIL.
   RESULT
   
   

   Result	Proceed to
   MIL illuminates	A
   MIL does not illuminate	B

A → See step   23 

B: Go to next step 

1. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor.
2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
3. Check the MIL.
   RESULT
   
   

   Result	Proceed to
   MIL illuminates	A
   MIL does not illuminate	B

A → See step   24 

B: Go to next step 

1. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor.
2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
3. Check the MIL.
   RESULT
   
   

   Result	Proceed to
   MIL illuminates	A
   MIL does not illuminate	B

A → See step   25 

B: Go to next step 

1. Remove the air cleaner assembly LH. Refer to REMOVAL [09/2012 - ] .
2. Disconnect the VVT sensor for intake side of bank 1 connector.
3. Turn the power switch on (IG).
4. Check the MIL.
   RESULT
   
   

   Result	Proceed to
   MIL illuminates	A
   MIL does not illuminate	B

A → See step   18 

B: Go to next step 

1. Disconnect the VVT sensor for exhaust side of bank 1 connector.
2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
3. Check the MIL.
   RESULT
   
   

   Result	Proceed to
   MIL illuminates	A
   MIL does not illuminate	B

A → See step   19 

B: Go to next step 

1. Remove the air cleaner assembly RH. Refer to REMOVAL [09/2012 - ] .
2. Disconnect the VVT sensor for intake side of bank 2 connector.
3. Turn the power switch on (IG).
4. Check the MIL.
   RESULT
   
   

   Result	Proceed to
   MIL illuminates	A
   MIL does not illuminate	B

A → See step   20 

B: Go to next step 

1. Disconnect the VVT sensor for exhaust side of bank 2 connector.
2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
3. Check the MIL.
   RESULT
   
   

   Result	Proceed to
   MIL illuminates	A
   MIL does not illuminate	B

A → See step   21 

B: Go to next step 

1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to REMOVAL [09/2012 - ] .
2. Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor connector.
3. Turn the power switch on (IG).
4. Check the MIL.
   RESULT
   
   

   Result	Proceed to
   MIL illuminates	A
   MIL does not illuminate	B

A → See step   22 

B: Go to next step 

1. Disconnect the throttle body connector.
2. Disconnect the fuel tank pressure sensor connector.
3. Disconnect the canister pump module connector.
4. Disconnect the VVT sensor (for intake side of bank 1).
5. Disconnect the VVT sensor (for exhaust side of bank 1).
6. Disconnect the VVT sensor (for intake side of bank 2).
7. Disconnect the VVT sensor (for exhaust side of bank 2).
8. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor.
9. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor.
10. Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor.
11. Disconnect the E1 and E2 ECM connectors.
12. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard resistance

    Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
    E2-34 (VCTA) - Body ground	Always	10 kΩ or higher
    E1-18 (VC) - Body ground	Always	10 kΩ or higher

NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

OK → See step   14