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On-Vehicle Inspection





2AR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: CAMSHAFT OIL CONTROL VALVE: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Start the engine and turn the Techstream on.

(c) Warm up the engine.

(d) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the VVT System (Bank 1).

(e) Check the engine speed while operating the Oil Control Valve (OCV) using the Techstream.

Standard Condition:





If the operation is not as specified, check the oil control valve, wire harness and ECM.