Exhaust Valve Timing Control Position Sensor

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Exhaust valve timing control position sensor detects the protrusion of the signal plate installed to the exhaust camshaft front end. This sensor signal is used for sensing a position of the exhaust camshaft.

This sensor uses a Hall IC.

Based on the position of the exhaust camshaft, ECM controls exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve to optimize the shut/open timing of exhaust valve for the driving condition.

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Valve Timing Control Position Sensor

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