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Variable Valve Timing Actuator Position Sensor: Testing and Inspection









1GR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: VVT SENSOR: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1GR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: VVT SENSOR: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT VVT SENSOR
(a) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(b) Check that the voltage between terminal VC1 and ground is 5 V.
HINT: For the terminal arrangement of the engine ECU Pinout Values and Diagnostic Parameters.

(c) While turning the crankshaft pulley by hand, measure the voltage between each terminal.
Check that the voltage changes between the Hi range and Lo range shown in the table below.
HINT: For the terminal arrangement of the ECM Pinout Values and Diagnostic Parameters.