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Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly: Inspection

  1. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the terminals.
    2. Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 1 and negative (-) lead to terminal 2. Check the movement of the valve.
      Fig 1: Checking Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Movement
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      OK: 

      CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE MOVEMENT CONDITIONS

      Condition Result
      Battery positive voltage is applied Valve moves in left arrow direction shown in illustration
      Battery positive voltage is cut off Valve moves in right arrow direction shown in illustration

      If operation is not as specified, replace the valve.