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Repair procedures: Inspection

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
  2. Disconnect the VCMA connector.
  3. Check that the VCMA is not stuck by foreign material.
  4. Measure resistance between motor (+) and (-) control terminals of the motor.
  5. Check that the resistance is within the specification.

    Specification: 

    (Normal) 1 ~ 999 Ω

    (Short circuit) Below 1 Ω

    (Open circuit) Over 1 kΩ

  6. Measure resistance between voltage supply terminal and ground terminal of the position sensor.
  7. Check that the resistance is within the specification.

Specification:  3.44 ~ 5.16 (20°C (68°F))