VVT Sensor: Inspection

NOTE: "Cold" and "Hot" in these sentences express the temperature of the sensors themselves. "Cold" is from - 10°C (14°F) to 50°C (122°F) and "Hot" is from 50 °C (122°F) to 100°C (212°F).

REMOVE THROTTLE BODY COVER
REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )

INSPECT VVT SENSOR RESISTANCE

Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.

Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the terminals.

Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between VVT Sensor Connector Terminals

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Resistance:

RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

Cold	835 to 1,400 Ω
Hot	1,060 to 1,645 Ω

If the resistance is not as specified, replace the sensor.

Reconnect the VVT sensor connector.
Connect the VVT sensor connector.

REINSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
REINSTALL THROTTLE BODY COVER