Exhaust Valve Timing Intermediate Lock Control Solenoid Valve

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Exhaust valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve is activated by ON/OFF signals from the ECM.

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The exhaust valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve opens/closes the path of oil pressure acting on the lock key in the camshaft sprocket (EXH).

When the solenoid valve becomes ON, oil pressure to the lock key is drained to perform intermediate lock.
When the solenoid valve becomes OFF, oil pressure is acted on the lock key to release the intermediate lock.