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On-Vehicle Inspection





1GR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: CAMSHAFT OIL CONTROL VALVE: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY

(a) Check the operation.

(1) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(2) Turn the Techstream on.

(3) Start the engine and warm it up.

(4) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the VVT System (Bank 1 or Bank 2).

(5) Operate the OCV using the Techstream, then check the engine speed.

Standard:





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