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Physical Values

NOTE:
  • VVEL control module is located under the battery. Temporarily remove the battery to check voltage of the terminals.
  • Specification data are reference values and are measured between each terminals.
  • Pulse signal is measured by CONSULT.
Terminal No. Description Condition Value (Approx.)
+ - Signal name Input/Output
1 (R) 14 (B) VVEL actuator motor power supply (bank 2) Input [Ignition switch: ON] BATTERY VOLTAGE (11 - 14 V)
2 (L/W) 14 (B) VVEL actuator motor (High lift) (bank 2) Output [Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • Idle speed
0 - 14 V(1)
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[Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • When revving engine up to 2, 000 rpm quickly
0 - 14 V(1)
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3 (W) 6 (R) VVEL control shaft position sensor 1 (bank 1) Input [Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • Idle speed
0.25 - 1.40 V
[Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • When revving engine up to 3, 000 rpm quickly
0.25 - 4.75 V
4 (L/W) - Sensor ground
[VVEL control shaft position sensor 1 (bank 2)]
- - -
5 (L/R) 4 (L/W) VVEL control shaft position sensor 1 (bank 2) Input [Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • Idle speed
0.25 - 1.40 V
[Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • When revving engine up to 3, 000 rpm quickly
0.25 - 4.75 V
6 (R) - Sensor ground
[VVEL control shaft position sensor 1 (bank 1)]
- - -
7 (B) 6 (R) Sensor power supply
[VVEL control shaft position sensor 1 (bank 1)]
- [Ignition switch: ON] 5 V
8 (W/L) 14 (B) Power supply for VVEL control module - [Ignition switch: ON] BATTERY VOLTAGE (11 - 14 V)
9 (L) 4 (L/W) Sensor power supply [VVEL position sensor 1 (bank 2)] - [Ignition switch: ON] 5 V
11 (W) - ENG communication line Input/Output - -
12 (L/W) 14 (B) VVEL actuator motor
(High lift) (bank 1)
Output [Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • Idle speed
0 - 14 V(1)
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[Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • When revving engine up to 3, 000 rpm quickly
0 - 14 V(1)
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13 (R) 14 (B) VVEL actuator motor power supply (bank 1) Input [Ignition switch: ON] BATTERY VOLTAGE (11 - 14 V)
14 (B) - VVEL control module ground - - -
15 (L/B) 14 (B) VVEL actuator motor (Low lift) (bank 2) Output [Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • Idle speed
0 - 14 V(1)
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[Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • When revving engine up to 3, 000 rpm quickly
0 - 14 V(1)
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16 (L/R) 19 (L) VVEL control shaft position sensor 2 (bank 1) Input [Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • Idle speed
3.50 - 4.75 V
[Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • When revving engine up to 3, 000 rpm quickly
0.25 - 4.75 V
17 (O) - Sensor ground
[VVEL control shaft position sensor 2 (bank 2)]
- - -
18 (W/L) 17 (O) VVEL control shaft position sensor 2 (bank 2) Input [Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • Idle speed
3.50 - 4.75 V
[Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • When revving engine up to 3, 000 rpm quickly
0.25 - 4.75 V
19 (L) - Sensor ground
[VVEL control shaft position sensor 2 (bank 1)]
- - -
20 (L/W) 19 (L) Sensor power supply
[VVEL control shaft position sensor 2 (bank 1)]
- [Ignition switch: ON] 5 V
21 (BR/W) 14 (B) VVEL actuator motor relay abort signal
(ECM)
Input
  • [Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • Idle speed
0 V
22 (W) 17 (O) Sensor power supply
[VVEL control shaft position sensor 2 (bank 2)]
- [Ignition switch: ON] 5 V
23 (BR/Y) 14 (B) VVEL control motor relay Output [Ignition switch: OFF] BATTERY VOLTAGE (11 - 14 V)
[Ignition switch: ON] 0 - 1.0 V
24 (R/W) -- ENG communication line Input/Output - -
25 (L/B) 14 (B) VVEL control motor
(Low lift) (bank 1)
Output [Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • Idle speed
0 - 14 V(1)
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[Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • When revving engine up to 3, 000 rpm quickly
0 - 14 V(1)
G08260147Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
(1) Average voltage for pulse signal (Actual pulse signal can be confirmed by oscilloscope.)