If simulation function of WDS or equivalent is not used:

Start the engine and run it at idle.
- If idling cannot be continued, go to Step 2.
- If idling can be continued, go to Step 7.
Remove the oil control valve (OCV) and verify that the spool valve is at maximum retard position.
Connect the oil control valve (OCV).
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
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.
Inspect the variable valve timing actuator.
(See VARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATOR INSPECTION .)
Disconnect oil control valve (OCV) connector.
Warm up the engine and idle it.
Apply battery voltage to the oil control valve (OCV) and verify that the engine idles roughly or stalls.
- If the engine idles roughly or stalls, inspect the timing belt component (valve timing deviation).
- If the engine does not idle roughly or stalls, go to the next step.
Remove the oil control valve (OCV) and perform spool valve operation inspection.
(See OIL CONTROL VALVE (OCV) INSPECTION .)
- If not as specified, inspect the following:
  - Oil control valve (OCV)
  - Harnesses and connectors between oil control valve (OCV) and PCM open or short.
- If as specified, inspect the following hydraulic passages for clogging or leakage or both:
  - Oil pressure switch-oil control valve (OCV)
  - Oil control valve (OCV)-camshaft
  - Camshaft internal passage
If they are normal, replace the camshaft pulley (with built-in variable valve timing actuator).