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DTC Detection Logic

NOTE: If DTC P1078 or P1084 is displayed with DTC P0643, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0643. Refer to "DTC LOGIC ".
DTC DETECTION CONDITION CHART

DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P1078 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 (The sensor circuit is open or shorted.)
  • Exhaust valve timing (EVT) control position sensor
  • Camshaft (EXH)
  • Accumulation of debris to the signal pick-up portion of the camshaft
P1084 Exhaust valve timing control position sensor (bank 2) circuit