Diagnostic Procedure

1. Start engine.
2. Check oil pressure warning lamp and confirm it is not illuminated.

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO 2.

NG: Go to "OIL PRESSURE CHECK ".

Fig 1: Checking Oil Pressure Warning Lamp

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Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO 3.

NG: Replace intake valve timing control solenoid valve.

Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO 4.

NG: Replace crankshaft position sensor (POS).

Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO 5.

NG: Replace camshaft position sensor (PHASE).

Check the following.

• Accumulation of debris to the signal plate of camshaft (1) rear end
• Chipping signal plate of camshaft rear end

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO 6.

NG: Remove debris and clean the signal plate of camshaft rear end or replace camshaft.

Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft (Intake)

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Check service records for any recent repairs that may cause timing chain misaligned.

Are there any service records that may cause timing chain misaligned? 

Yes or No 

Yes: Check timing chain installation. Refer to "TIMING CHAIN ".

No: GO TO 7.

Refer to "INSPECTION OF CAMSHAFT SPROCKET (INT) OIL GROOVE ".

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO 8.

NG: Clean lubrication line.

Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

For Wiring Diagram, refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM " for CKP sensor (POS) and "WIRING DIAGRAM "for CMP sensor (PHASE).

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