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Variable Valve Timing Actuator Position Sensor: Testing and Inspection

NOTE: "Cold" and "Hot" in these sentences express the temperature of the coils 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).

1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER
2. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR




3. INSPECT VVT SENSOR RESISTANCE
a. Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
b. Using a ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminals.

Resistance:
835-1,400 Ohms at cold
1,060-1,645 Ohms at hot
If the resistance is not as specified, replace the sensor.

c. Reconnect the VVT sensor connector.
d. Connect the VVT sensor connector.

4. REINSTALL INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR
5. REINSTALL V-BANK COVER