Intake Valve Timing Control Position Sensor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect intake valve timing control position sensor harness connector.
Loosen the fixing bolt of the sensor.
Remove the sensor.
Visually check the sensor for chipping.

Fig 1: Identifying Intake Valve Timing Control Position Sensor
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Check resistance as shown below.

RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Terminal No. (Polarity)	Resistance Ω [at 25°C (77°F)]
3 (+) - 1 (-)	Except 0 or ∞
2 (+) - 1 (-)
3 (+) - 2 (-)

If NG, replace intake valve timing control position sensor.

Fig 2: Checking Intake Valve Timing Control Position Sensor Resistance

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.