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SEF359Z
Component DescriptionNBEC0705Intake valve advance unit position sensors are located in the front
cylinder heads in both right/left banks.
This sensor uses a Hall IC (element).
The cam position is determined by the intake primary cam sprocket
concave (in three places). The ECM provides feedback to the
intake valve timing control for appropriate target valve open-close
timing according to drive conditions based on detected cam posi-
tion.
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode
NBEC0706Specification data are reference values.
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
INT/V TIM (B1)
INT/V TIM (B2)IEngine: After warming up
IShift lever ªNº
IQuickly depressed accelerator
pedal
INo-loadIdle 0É CA
2,000 rpm Approximately 12 - 18É CA
ECM Terminals and Reference ValueNBEC0707Specification data are reference values, and are measured between each terminal and ground.
CAUTION:
Do not use ECM ground terminals when measuring input/output voltage. Doing so may result in dam-
age to the ECM's transistor. Use a ground other than the ECM terminals, such as the ground.
TERMI-
NAL
NO.WIRE
COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
79 Y/GIntake valve timing
control position sen-
sors (RH)[Engine is running]
IWarm-up condition
IIdle speedApproximately 0.5V
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[Engine is running]
IWarm-up condition
IEngine speed is 2,000 rpm.Approximately 0.5V
SEF352Z
DTC P1140 (RIGHT, -B1), P1145 (LEFT, -B2) INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL
POSITION SENSOR (CIRCUIT)
Component Description
EC-482
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![INFINITI QX4 2001 Factory Service Manual TERMI-
NAL
NO.WIRE
COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
89 ORIntake valve timing
control position sen-
sors (LH)[Engine is running]
IWarm-up condition
IIdle speedApproximately 0.5V
SEF351Z
[Engine is INFINITI QX4 2001 Factory Service Manual TERMI-
NAL
NO.WIRE
COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
89 ORIntake valve timing
control position sen-
sors (LH)[Engine is running]
IWarm-up condition
IIdle speedApproximately 0.5V
SEF351Z
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TERMI-
NAL
NO.WIRE
COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
89 ORIntake valve timing
control position sen-
sors (LH)[Engine is running]
IWarm-up condition
IIdle speedApproximately 0.5V
SEF351Z
[Engine is running]
IWarm-up condition
IEngine speed is 2,000 rpm.Approximately 0.5V
SEF352Z
On Board Diagnosis LogicNBEC0708Malfunction is detected when an excessively high or low voltage
from the sensor is sent to ECM.
Possible CauseNBEC0709IHarness or connectors
(Intake valve timing control position sensor circuit is open or
shorted)
IIntake valve timing control position sensor.
ICrankshaft position sensor (REF)
ICrankshaft position sensor (POS)
ICamshaft position sensor (PHASE)
SEF353Z
DTC Confirmation ProcedureNBEC0710NOTE:
If ªDTC Confirmation Procedureº has been previously
conducted, always turn ignition switch ªOFFº and wait at least
10 seconds before conducting the next test.
WITH CONSULT-IINBEC0710S011) Turn ignition switch ªONº.
2) Select ªDATA MONITORº mode with CONSULT-II.
3) Maintain the following conditions for at least 10 seconds.
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HA
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DTC P1140 (RIGHT, -B1), P1145 (LEFT, -B2) INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL
POSITION SENSOR (CIRCUIT)
ECM Terminals and Reference Value (Cont'd)
EC-483
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Engine speed More than Idle speed
Selector lever ªPº or ªNº position
4) If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to ªDiagnostic Procedureº,
EC-487.
WITH GSTNBEC0710S02Follow the procedure ªWith CONSULT-IIº above.
DTC P1140 (RIGHT, -B1), P1145 (LEFT, -B2) INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL
POSITION SENSOR (CIRCUIT)
DTC Confirmation Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-484
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Wiring DiagramNBEC0711RIGHT BANKNBEC0711S01
MEC987C
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DTC P1140 (RIGHT, -B1), P1145 (LEFT, -B2) INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL
POSITION SENSOR (CIRCUIT)
Wiring Diagram
EC-485
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LEFT BANKNBEC0711S02
MEC986C
DTC P1140 (RIGHT, -B1), P1145 (LEFT, -B2) INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL
POSITION SENSOR (CIRCUIT)
Wiring Diagram (Cont'd)
EC-486
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Diagnostic ProcedureNBEC0712
1 RETIGHTEN GROUND SCREWS
1. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Loosen and retighten engine ground screws.
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©GO TO 2.
2 CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSITION SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect intake valve timing control position sensor harness connector.
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2. Turn ignition switch ªONº.
3. Check voltage between intake valve timing control position sensor harness connector terminal 3 and ground with CON-
SULT-II or tester.
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4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 4.
NG©GO TO 3.
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LC
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PD
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DTC P1140 (RIGHT, -B1), P1145 (LEFT, -B2) INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL
POSITION SENSOR (CIRCUIT)
Diagnostic Procedure
EC-487
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3 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
IHarness connectors M32, F23
IHarness connectors E1, M1
IHarness for open or short between ECM and intake valve timing control position sensor
IHarness for open or short between ECM relay and intake valve timing control position sensor
©Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
4 CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSITION SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND
SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Check harness connector continuity between intake valve timing control position sensor harness connector terminal 1
and engine ground. Refer to Wiring Diagram.
Continuity should exist.
3. Also check harness for short to power.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 5.
NG©Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or connectors.
5 CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSITION SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
2. Check harness connectors continuity between ECM terminal 79 (Right) or 89 (Left) and terminal 2. Refer to Wiring Dia-
gram.
Continuity should exist.
3. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 6.
NG©Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
6 CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSITION SENSOR INSTALLATION
Check that intake valve timing control position sensor is installed correctly as shown below.
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OK or NG
OK©GO TO 7.
NG©Install intake valve timing control position sensor correclty.
DTC P1140 (RIGHT, -B1), P1145 (LEFT, -B2) INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL
POSITION SENSOR (CIRCUIT)
Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-488
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7 CHECK IMPROPER INSTALLATION
1. Loosen and retighten the fixing bolt of the intake valve timing control position sensor.
2. Reconnect harness connector disconnected.
3. Perform ªDTC Confirmation Procedureº, EC-483 again.
Is a 1st trip DTC P1140 (RIGHT, -B1), P1145 (LEFT, -B2) detected?
Ye s©GO TO 8.
No©INSPECTION END
8 CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSITION SENSOR
1. Disconnect intake valve timing control position sensor connector.
2. Loosen the fixing bolt of the sensor.
3. Remove the sensor.
4. Visually check the sensor for chipping.
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OK or NG
OK©GO TO 9.
NG©Replace intake valve timing control position sensor.
9 CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSITION SENSOR-II
Check resistance as shown below.
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OK or NG
OK©GO TO 10.
NG©Replace intake valve timing control position sensor.
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DTC P1140 (RIGHT, -B1), P1145 (LEFT, -B2) INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL
POSITION SENSOR (CIRCUIT)
Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-489