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When idling can be continued

If simulation function of M-MDS is used: 

  1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
  2. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
  3. Verify that DTC P2090:00 or P2091:00 is displayed. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  4. Start the engine and let it idle.
  5. Select the VT EX_DES PID. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  6. Increase the OCV duty value and verify that the engine idles rough or stalls.
  7. Remove the OCV while the connector is connected. (See OIL CONTROL VALVE (OCV) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  8. Switch the ignition ON (engine off).
  9. Select the VT EX_DES PID. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  10. Increase the OCV duty value and verify that the spool valve operates in the retard direction.
    • If as specified, inspect the following hydraulic passage for restriction and/or leakage:
      • Oil pressure switch-OCV
      • OCV-Exhaust camshaft
      • Exhaust camshaft internal passage
    • If not as specified, inspect the following:
  11. If they are normal, replace the exhaust camshaft sprocket. (See ELECTRIC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATOR, HYDRAULIC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

If simulation function of M-MDS is not used: 

  1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2 and verify that DTC P2090:00 or P2091:00 is displayed.
  2. Disconnect the OCV connector.
  3. Warm up the engine and idle it.
  4. Apply the battery voltage to the OCV and verify that the engine idles rough or stalls.
    • If the engine idles rough or stalls, inspect the timing belt component (valve timing deviation).
    • If the engine does not idle rough or stalls, go to the next step.
  5. Remove the OCV and perform the spool valve operation inspection. (See OIL CONTROL VALVE (OCV) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    • If not as specified, inspect the following:
    • If as specified, inspect the following hydraulic passages for restriction or leakage or both:
      • Oil pressure switch-OCV
      • OCV-Exhaust camshaft
      • Exhaust camshaft internal passage
  6. If they are normal, replace the exhaust camshaft sprocket. (See ELECTRIC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATOR, HYDRAULIC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)