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Camshaft Position Sensor (Method With Oscilloscope)

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Prepare an oscilloscope.
  3. While pressing the section (A) shown in the figure, move the lock lever (B) in the direction of the arrow to disconnect the connectors from the ECM in numerical order as shown in the figure.
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  4. Install the ST between the ECM and body harness and the engine wiring harness. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>General Description>CAUTION .

    ST 18460AA030

    CHECK BOARD

  5. Connect the battery ground terminal.
  6. Connect the probe to ST.
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    Camshaft position sensor Terminal No. Probe
    Intake RH (E158) No. 20 +
    LH (E158) No. 21 +
    Exhaust RH (E158) No. 32 +
    LH (E158) No. 33 +
    RH and LH (E159) No. 10 -
  7. Start the engine and let it idle.
  8. Check the waveforms and voltage.
    NOTE: For waveform and voltage, refer to "Control Module I/O Signal". Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>Engine Control Module (ECM) I/O Signal>ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION .
  9. After inspection, install the related parts in the reverse order of removal.