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Variable Valve Timing Solenoid: Testing and Inspection

IVT Control

COMPONENT INSPECTION




Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve
Intake Valve Timing (IVT) control solenoid valve is activated by ON/OFF pulse duty (ratio) signals from the ECM.

The IVT control solenoid valve changes the oil amount and direction of flow through intake valve timing control unit or stops oil flow.

The longer pulse width advances valve angle.

The shorter pulse width retards valve angle.

When ON and OFF pulse widths become equal, the solenoid valve stops oil pressure flow to fix the intake valve angle at the control position.

INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
1. Disconnect intake valve timing control solenoid valve harness connector.




2. Check resistance between intake valve timing control solenoid valve terminals as shown.

IVT CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE

Component Inspection

INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE

1. Disconnect intake valve timing control solenoid valve harness connector.




2. Check resistance between intake valve timing control solenoid valve terminals as shown.