Diagnostic Test

EXHAUST VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSITION SENSOR - 1

Turn ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect exhaust valve timing control position sensor harness connector.
Loosen the fixing bolt of the sensor.
Remove the exhaust valve timing control position sensor. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Visually check the sensor for chipping.

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

GO TO STEP 2 .

Replace malfunctioning exhaust valve timing control position sensor. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

EXHAUST VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSITION SENSOR - 2

Check resistance exhaust valve timing control position sensor terminals as follows.

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

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

INSPECTION END

Replace malfunctioning exhaust valve timing control position sensor. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .