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Electric Variable Valve Timing Driver Control System Inspection

  1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
  2. Perform the KOER self test. (See KOEO/KOER SELF TEST [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] ).
  3. Verify that DTC P0010:00 or P1380:00 is not displayed. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] ).
  4. Perform the Drive Mode 03 (Variable Valve Timing, A/F Sensor Heater, HO2S Heater, A/F Sensor, HO2S and TWC Repair Verification Drive Mode). (See OBD-II DRIVE MODE [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] ).
  5. Verify that DTC P0011:00 or P0012:00 is not displayed. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] ).
  6. Access the following PCM PIDs using the M-MDS. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] ).
    • VT_IN_ACT
    • VT_IN_DES
    CAUTION:
    • While performing this step, always operate the vehicle in a safe and lawful manner.
    • When the M-MDS is used to observe monitor system status while driving, be sure to have another technician with you, or record the data in the M-MDS using the PID/DATA MONITOR AND RECORD capturing function and inspect later.
  7. Accelerate and decelerate the vehicle, and drive at normal speed, and verify that the data monitor item VT_IN_ACT value changes in conjunction with the VT_IN_DES value.
RELATED PIDs DESCRIPTION

Monitor item (Definition) Unit/Condition Condition/Specification (Reference)
VT_IN_ACT 0
  • Displays the actual intake valve timing
VT_IN_DES 0
  • Displays the desired intake valve timing