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Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly: Inspection: Inspection

  1. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Measure the resistance of the oil control valve.
      Fig 1: Inspecting Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly
      GTY145156Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard resistance

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      1 (+B) - 2 (GND) 6.9 to 7.9 Ω at 20°C (68°F)

      If the result is not as specified, replace the oil control valve assembly.

    2. Check the operation.
      Fig 2: Checking Spool Valve Operation
      GTY145226Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 1 and negative (-) lead to terminal 2, and check the movement of the valve.

        OK

        Condition Specified Condition
        Battery positive (+) voltage is applied Valve moves in black arrow direction shown in illustration
        Battery positive (+) voltage is cut off Valve moves in white arrow direction shown in illustration
        NOTE:

        Check that the spool valve is not stuck.

        HINT: 

        The spool valve may not return if foreign objects are caught in it. This may cause subtle pressure leaks to the advance side, and a DTC may be set.