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Visual Inspection

  1. Remove the battery cover.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)
  3. Remove the CMP sensor. (See CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  .)
  4. Verify that there are no metal shavings on the sensor.
    • If the monitor item condition/specification (reference) is not within the specification even though there is no malfunction, carry out the CIRCUIT OPEN/SHORT INSPECTION  .