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Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly: Inspection

  1. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 1: Locating Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve And Bolt
    G05188987Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Measure the resistance of the oil control valve.

      Standard resistance: 

      6.9 to 7.9 Ω at 20°C (68°F) 

      If the result is not as specified, replace the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly.

    2. Inspect the operation.
      1. Connect the battery positive (+) lead to terminal 1 and negative (-) lead to terminal 2, and inspect the movement of the valve.

        Specified condition 

        STANDARD SPECIFICATION

        Condition Specified Condition
        Battery positive (+) voltage is applied Valve moves in black arrow direction shown in illustration
        Battery positive (+) voltage is cut off Valve moves in white arrow direction shown in illustration
        Fig 2: Connecting Battery Positive Lead To Terminal 1 And Negative Lead To Terminal 2
        G05188988Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        If the result is not as specified, replace the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly.

        NOTE: Confirm that the valve moves freely and is not stuck in any position.

        HINT:

        Foreign objects in the oil can cause subtle pressure leaks in the valve. The pressure leaks will cause the cam to advance. This condition will usually set a DTC.