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When idling cannot be continued

  1. Remove the oil control valve (OCV) and verify that the spool valve is at maximum retard position.
  2. Connect the oil control valve (OCV).
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  4. Verify that the spool valve is at maximum retard position.
    • If the spool valve is stuck in the advance direction, inspect for the following:
      • Short circuit in wiring harnesses or connectors between the oil control valve (OCV) and the PCM.
  5. Inspect the variable valve timing actuator. (See VARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATOR INSPECTION [L3] .)
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