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Camshaft Adjustment Valve, Checking

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

Test Requirements 

Test Procedure 

-- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK 

Start Diagnosis 

-- Remove the engine cover with air filter.

-- Disconnect Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205- electrical harness connector.

-- Using a multimeter, check the Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205- for resistance.

Specified Value: 5.0 To 9.0 Ω (At Approx. 20 °C) 

If The Specified Value Was Not Obtained: 

-- Replace the Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205- Refer to the Repair Manual.

If The Specified Value Was Obtained: 

Checking voltage

-- Start the engine.

-- Using a multimeter, Check the Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205- electrical harness connector terminal 1 for voltage.

-- Switch the ignition OFF.

Specified Value: Battery Voltage. 

If The Specified Value Was Not Obtained: 

-- Check the wiring connection for an open circuit, short circuit to Battery (+) or Ground. Replace any open fuse. Refer to the wiring diagram for circuit detail.

-- Check the wiring connection for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.

-- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

If The Specified Value Was Obtained: 

-- Turn the ignition On.

-- Using a multimeter, Check the Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205- electrical harness connector terminal 2 to ground for voltage.

-- Switch the ignition OFF.

Specified Value: Near 3.53 V. 

If The Specified Value Was Obtained: 

-- Replace the Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205- Refer to the Repair Manual.

If The Specified Value Was Not Obtained: 

Checking Wiring 

-- Remove the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-.

-- Using a multimeter, Check the Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205- electrical harness connector terminal 2 to the Engine Control Module (ECM) electrical harness connector T60 for an open circuit. Refer to Appropriate System Diagrams for pin locations.

Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205- electrical harness connector terminal: Engine Control Module (ECM) electrical harness connector T60 terminal:
2 1

Specified Value: 1.5 Ω Max. 

If The Specified Value Was Not Obtained: 

-- Check the wiring connection for an open circuit, short circuit to Battery (+) or Ground.

-- Check the wiring connection for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.

-- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

If No Malfunction Is Found In The Wiring And Terminal 2 Voltage Supply Was Not OK: 

-- Replace the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-.

-- Install the engine cover with air filter.

Final Procedures 

After the repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the following sequence:

  1. Check the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 03 - READ DTC MEMORY .
  2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
  3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .