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Tests HK: Variable Cam Timing (VCT)



PINPOINT TEST HK: VARIABLE CAM TIMING (VCT)

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

^ VCT solenoid (6L713) or (6B297)
^ spider assembly right bank (6C260) or left bank (6C261)
^ harness circuits: VPWR and VCT
^ powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650)

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PCM Connector

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