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C2
OCV
1
2ECM
OC1+
OC1- E9
E9 16
15 G-W
G-R
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WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
Read freeze frame data using the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool. Freeze frame data records the
engine conditions when a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help deter-
mine if the vehicle was running or stopped, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean
or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
Hand-held tester:
1 PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING HAND-HELD TESTER (OCV OPERATION)
(a) Start the engine and warm it up.
(b) Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
(c) Turn ON the ignition switch. Push the hand-held tester main switch.
(d) Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS
/ ENHANCED OBD II / ACTIVE TEST / VVT CTRL B1.
(e) Using the hand-held tester, operate the OCV and check the engine speed.
Standard:
Tester OperationSpecified Condition
OCV is OFFNormal engine speed
OCV is ONRough idle or engine stall
OK CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
(See page 05-9)
NG
2 INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSY (OCV) (See page
10-2)
OK: OCV has no contamination and moves smoothly.
NG REPLACE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL
VALVE ASSY
OK
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OCV Signal Waveform
1 msec./Division5 V/
Division
GNDOC1 +
OC1-E9
ECM
Y
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A81698
A85431
Wire Harness Side
C2
OCV
E9
ECM
OC1+
OC1-
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3 CHECK ECM (OCV SIGNAL)
(a) During idling, check the waveform of the ECM connector
using an oscilloscope.
Standard:
Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition
E9-16 (OC1+) - E9-15 (OC1-)Correct waveform is as shown
NG REPLACE ECM (See page 10-9)
OK
4 CHECK WIRE HARNESS (OCV - ECM)
(a) Disconnect the C2 OCV connector.
(b) Disconnect the E9 ECM connector.
(c) Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connec-
tors.
Standard:
Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition
C2-1 (OCV) - E9-16 (OC1+)
C2-2 (OCV) - E9-15 (OC1-)Below 1 W
C2-1 (OCV) or E9-16 (OC1+) - Body ground
C2-2 (OCV) or E9-15 (OC1-) - Body ground10 kW or higher
NG REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND
CONNECTOR
OK
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
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Wire Harness Side
C2
OCV
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OCV Signal Waveform
1 msec./Division5 V/
Division
GNDE9
ECM
OC1 +
OC1-
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OBD II scan tool (excluding hand-held tester):
1 CHECK CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSY (OPERATE OCV)
(a) Start the engine and warm it up.
(b) Disconnect the OCV connector.
(c) Apply battery positive voltage to the terminals of the OCV.
(d) Check the engine speed.
OK: Rough idle or engine stalled.
NG REPLACE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL
VALVE ASSY
OK
2 CHECK ECM (OCV SIGNAL)
(a) During idling, check the waveform of the ECM connector
using an oscilloscope.
Standard:
Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition
E9-16 (OC1+) - E9-15 (OC1-)Correct waveform is as shown
NG REPLACE ECM (See page 10-9)
OK
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Y
A54386
A81698
A85431
Wire Harness Side
C2
OCV
E9
ECM
OC1+
OC1-
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3 CHECK WIRE HARNESS (OCV - ECM)
(a) Disconnect the C2 OCV connector.
(b) Disconnect the E9 ECM connector.
(c) Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connec-
tors.
Standard:
Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition
C2-1 (OCV) - E9-16 (OC1+)
C2-2 (OCV) - E9-15 (OC1-)Below 1 W
C2-1 (OCV) or E9-16 (OC1+) - Body ground
C2-2 (OCV) or E9-15 (OC1-) - Body ground10 kW or higher
NG REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND
CONNECTOR
OK
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
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DTC P0011 CAMSHAFT POSITION ºAº -TIMING OVER-
ADVANCED OR SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
(BANK 1)
DTC P0012 CAMSHAFT POSITION ºAº -TIMING OVER-
RETARDED (BANK 1)
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
Refer to DTC P0010 on page 05-55.
DTC No.DTC Detection ConditionTrouble Area
P0011
After engine is warmed up and engine speed is at 550 to 4,000
rpm, condition (a) continues (1 trip detection logic)
(a) Valve timing does not change from current valve timing
(Problem of advanced valve timing)Valve timing
OCV
VVT controller assembly
ECM
P0012
After engine is warmed up and engine speed is at 550 to 4,000
rpm, condition (a) continues (2 trip detection logic)
(a) Valve timing does not change from current valve timing
(Problem of retarded valve timing)
Same as DTC No. P0011
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECM optimizes the valve timing using the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system to control the intake valve
camshaft. The VVT system includes the ECM, the Oil Control Valve (OCV) and the VVT controller. The ECM
sends a target duty-cycle control signal to the OCV. This control signal, sent to the OCV, regulates the oil
pressure applied to the VVT controller. The VVT controller can advance or retard the intake valve camshaft.
Example:
A DTC will be set if: 1) the difference between the ºtargetº and ºactualº valve timing is more than 5 degrees
of the camshaft angle (CA) and the condition continues for more than 4.5 seconds; or 2) the OCV is forcibly
activated 63 times or more.
Advanced cam DTCs are subject to º1 tripº detection logic.
Retarded cam DTCs are subject to º2 tripº detection logic.
MONITOR STRATEGY
Related DTCsP0011: Advanced camshaft timing
P0012: Retarded camshaft timing
Required sensors / components (Main)VVT OCV and VVT Actuators
Required sensors / components (Related)CKP, CMP and ECT sensors
Frequency of operationOnce per driving cycle
DurationWithin 10 sec.
MIL operationP0011: Immediate
P0012: 2 driving cycles
Sequence of operationNone
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
The monitor will run whenever these DTCs are not presentSee page 05-16
Battery voltage11 V or more
Throttle position learningCompleted
Engine RPM550 to 4,000 rpm
ECT75 to 100C (167 to 212F)
05ESU-05
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TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
Deviation of valve timingMore than 5CA (Crankshaft Angle)
OCV activation63 times or more
Response of valve timing1 sec./CA or more (valve timing does not change)
If the difference between ºtargetº and ºactualº camshaft timing is larger than the specified value, the ECM
operates the VVT actuator.
The ECM then monitors the camshaft timing change for 5 seconds.
WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to DTC P0010 on page 05-55.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
Abnormal bankProblem of advanced OCVProblem of retarded OCV
Bank 1P0011P0012
Read freeze frame data using the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool. Freeze frame data records the
engine conditions when a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help deter-
mine if the vehicle was running or stopped, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean
or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
Hand-held tester:
1 CHECK VALVE TIMING (See page 14-68)
(a) Check for a loose or jumped tooth of the timing chain.
OK: The matchmarks of the crankshaft pulley and camshaft pulley are aligned.
NG ADJUST VALVE TIMING (See page 14-68)
OK
2 PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING HAND-HELD TESTER (OPERATE OF OCV)
(a) Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
(b) Start the engine and warm it up.
(c) Turn ON the ignition switch. Push the hand-held tester main switch.
(d) Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / ACTIVE TEST / VVT CTRL B1.
(e) Using the hand-held tester, operate the OCV and check the engine speed.
Standard:
Tester OperationSpecified Condition
OCV is OFFNormal engine speed
OCV is ONRough idle or engine stall
NG Go to step 4
OK
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OCV Signal Waveform
1 msec./Division5 V/
Division
GNDE9
ECM
OC1 +
OC1-
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3 CHECK IF DTC OUTPUTS REOCCUR
(a) Erase the DTC(s) using one of the following methods: 1) use the hand-held tester, 2) disconnect the
battery cable for more than 60 seconds, or 3) remove the EFI NO. 1 and ETCS fuses for more than
60 seconds.
HINT:
After disconnecting the battery cable, perform the ºINITIALIZEº procedure (see page 05-893).
(b) Start and warm up the engine.
(c) Drive the vehicle for 10 minutes or more.
(d) Read output DTC using the hand-held tester.
OK: No DTC is output.
OK VVT SYSTEM OK*
HINT:
*: DTCs P0011 and P0012 are output when a foreign object in
the engine oil enters the system. These codes will stay even if
the system returns to normal after a short time. Foreign objects
are filtered out by the oil filter.
NG
4 CHECK ECM (OCV SIGNAL)
(a) During idling, check the waveform of the ECM connector
using an oscilloscope.
Standard:
Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition
E9-16 (OC1+) - E9-15 (OC1-)Correct waveform is as shown
NG REPLACE ECM (See page 10-9)
OK
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5 CHECK OIL CONTROL VALVE FILTER
OK: The filter is not clogged.
NG REPLACE OIL CONTROL VALVE FILTER
OK
6 CHECK CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSY (OCV) (See page
10-2)
OK: OCV has no contamination and moves smoothly.
OK Go to step 8
NG
7 REPLACE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSY (OCV)
GO
8 CHECK CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSY (See page 14-79)
OK: Camshaft timing gear rotates smoothly when pressure is applied.
OK Go to step 10
NG
9 REPLACE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSY
GO
10 CHECK FOR BLOCKAGE (OCV, OIL CHECK VALVE AND OIL HOLE)
OK: No blockage
NG REPAIR OR REPLACE
OK