Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 - N205-, Checking

General Description

The camshaft's task is to operate the valves at the right time and in the right order to control the charge cycle. Camshaft adjustment using the Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205- varies the opening times of the valves to suit all operating conditions. This ensures ideal charge cycles within a wide range of engine speeds and loads. Fuel consumption and pollutant emissions are reduced, torque and smoothness increased. In engines with a double overhead camshaft the size and positioning of the valve opening overlap can be influenced, enhancing characteristics in full-load and part-load operation. In continuous camshaft adjustment, the adjustment is infinitely variable within specific parameters.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Multimeter.
Wiring Diagram.
Scan Tool.

Test requirements

Fuses OK.
Battery voltage OK.
Switch OFF all electrical and electronic accessories.
Vehicles with automatic transmission, ensure the selector lever position is in "P".
Vehicles with manual transmission, ensure the shifter lever position is in "N" with the parking brake applied.
Observe all safety precautions: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
View clean working conditions: CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

Test Procedure

Step	Procedure	Result / Action to Take
1	PERFORM: Preliminary Check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK . -- Was Complaint verified?	-- YES: GO TO: Step 2 Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 - N205-, CHECKING => 2 . -- NO: GATHER more information from customer about the complaint.
2	IGNITION: OFF. DISCONNECT: Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205- harness connector. CHECK: Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205- component connector terminals 1 to 2 for resistance. SPECIFIED VALUE: 5 - 20 Ω (+/- 3 Ω @ approx. 20° C). -- Was Value obtained?	-- YES: GO TO: Step 3 Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 - N205-, CHECKING => 3 . -- NO: REPLACE: Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205-. Refer to appropriate Service Information. GO TO: Step 5 Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 - N205-, CHECKING => 5 .
3	IGNITION: ON. CHECK: Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205- harness connector terminal 1 to ground for voltage. IGNITION: OFF. SPECIFIED VALUE: Battery voltage. -- Was Value obtained?	-- YES: GO TO: Step 4 Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 - N205-, CHECKING => 4 . -- NO: PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component. CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals. REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector. GO TO: Step 5 Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 - N205-, CHECKING => 5 .
4	REMOVE: Engine/Motor Control Module - J623-. Refer to appropriate Service Information. CHECK: Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205- harness connector terminal 2 to the Engine/Motor Control Module - J623- harness connector T105 / 87 for resistance. SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω). -- Was Value obtained?	-- YES: TIP: The Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205- may fail under loaded operation; please swap a known good Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205- prior to continuing to the next step. GO TO: Step 5 Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 - N205-, CHECKING => 5 . -- NO: PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component. CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals. REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector. GO TO: Step 5 Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 - N205-, CHECKING => 5 .
5	Final Procedure Perform a road test to verify repair. -- Does the original DTC return?	-- YES: CHECK: Engine/Motor Control Module -J623- harness connector for any damaged, pushed-out pins. REPAIR: As necessary. If all electrical connections are OK: REPLACE: Engine/Motor Control Module -J623-. Refer to appropriate Service Information. Clear the DTC's. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY . Repair is complete. Generate Readiness Code. Refer to READINESS CODE . Return vehicle to Customer. -- NO: Perform the diagnostic procedure for any DTC's. If no DTC's return, the repair is complete. Return vehicle to customer.