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Test Procedure

-- Observe safety precautions. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 

-- Observe Clean Working Conditions. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS 

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

Start diagnosis

-- Disconnect the Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor -- electrical harness connector of the sensor to be tested.

-- Switch the ignition ON.

-- Using a multimeter, Check the malfunctioning Camshaft Position Sensor -G40- electrical harness connector terminals 1 to 3 for voltage.

Specified value: near 5.0 V

-- Switch the ignition OFF.

Continue test according to the following table:

Value Cause Test
If the specified value was not obtained: Open or shorted circuit Checking Wiring 
If the specified value was obtained: Check reference signal circuit Checking Reference Signal Circuit