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Diagnosis & Repair (Using OBD-II Scan Tool)

  1. Start engine and allow engine to idle. Disconnect Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Oil Control Valve (OCV) harness connector and note engine idle speed. VVT OCV is located on timing belt side of cylinder head, next to intake manifold. Idle speed should not change. Using jumper wires, apply battery voltage and ground to VVT OCV. Engine should idle rough or stall. If VVT OCV operates as specified, go to next step. If VVT OCV does not operate as specified, replace VVT OCV.
  2. Access ECM on driver's side of firewall behind driver's seat, luggage compartment lids and partition board. See Figure. Using oscilloscope, backprobe ECM harness connector and connect oscilloscope between terminals No. 23 (White wire) and No. 24 (Red wire) at ECM harness connector E5. See Figure. Start engine and let idle. Ensure oscilloscope pattern is as shown in illustration. See Figure. As engine speed is increased, waveform frequency ("A") should lengthen. If waveform pattern is as shown, go to next step. If waveform pattern is not as shown, replace ECM.
  3. Check for an open or short in wiring between VVT OCV and ECM. See WIRING DIAGRAMS article. If problem exists, repair wiring as necessary. If problem does not exist, problem is intermittent. Check component and ECM connections.
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