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Component Inspection (EVT Control Position Sensor)

  1. EXHAUST VALVE TIMING (EVT) CONTROL POSITION SENSOR-1 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect EVT control position sensor harness connector.
    3. Loosen the fixing bolt of the sensor.
    4. Remove EVT control position sensor.
    5. Visually check the sensor for chipping.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 2.

      NO: Replace EVT control position sensor. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

      Fig 1: Inspecting Exhaust Valve Timing Control Position Sensor-I
      G04886870Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. EVT CONTROL POSITION SENSOR-2 

    Check resistance EVT control position sensor terminals as shown below.

    EVT control position sensor Condition Resistance
    + -
    Terminal
    1 2 Temperature °C (°F) 25 (77) Except 0 or ∞ Ω
    3
    2 3

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: INSPECTION END

    NO: Replace EVT control position sensor. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".