Intake Valve Timing Control Position Sensor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Infiniti M45. 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: Checking Intake Valve Timing Control Position Sensor
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Check resistance as shown below.

RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

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

If NG, replace intake valve timing control position sensor.

Fig 2: Checking Resistance

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