Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

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On-Vehicle Inspection





INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSY
a. Connect the LEXUS hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool to the DLC3.
b. Turn the ignition switch ON.
c. Start the engine and warmed it up.
d. Connect the LEXUS hand-held tester and select the VVT from the ACTIVE TEST menu.
e. Check the engine speed when the OCV is operated by the LEXUS hand-held tester.

Standard:
VVT system is OFF (OCV is OFF) : Normal engine speed
VVT system is ON (OCV is ON) : Rough idle or engine stalled