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DESCRIPTION
The Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system includes the ECM, OCV and VVT controller. The ECM sends a
target duty-cycle control signal to the OCV. This control signal regulates the oil pressure supplied to the
VVT controller. Camshaft timing control is performed according to engine operating conditions such as the
intake air volume, throttle valve position and engine coolant temperature. The ECM controls the OCV,
based on the signals transmitted by several sensors. The VVT controller regulates the exhaust camshaft
angle using oil pressure through the OCV. As a result, the relative positions of the camshaft and
crankshaft are optimized, the engine torque and fuel economy improve, and the exhaust emissions
decrease under overall driving conditions. The ECM detects the actual exhaust valve timing using signals
from the camshaft and crankshaft position sensors, and performs feedback control. This is how the target
intake valve timing is verified by the ECM.
DTC P0013Camshaft Position "B" Actuator Circuit / Open
(Bank 1)
DTC P0023Camshaft Position "B" Actuator Circuit / Open
(Bank 2)
DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0013Open or short in OCV for exhaust camshaft (bank 1)
circuit
(1 trip detection logic)• Open or short in OCV for exhaust camshaft (bank
1) circuit
• OCV for exhaust camshaft (bank 1)
•ECM
P0023Open or short in OCV for exhaust camshaft (bank 2)
circuit
(1 trip detection logic)• Open or short in OCV for exhaust camshaft (bank
2) circuit
• OCV for exhaust camshaft (bank 2)
•ECM
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MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECM optimizes the valve timing using the VVT system to control the exhaust camshaft. The VVT
system includes the ECM, the OCV and the VVT controller. The ECM sends a target duty-cycle control
signal to the OCV. This control signal regulates the oil pressure supplied to the VVT controller. The VVT
controller can advance or retard the exhaust camshaft.
After the ECM sends the target duty-cycle signal to the OCV, the ECM monitors the OCV current to
establish an actual duty-cycle. The ECM determines the existence of a malfunction and sets the DTC
when the actual duty-cycle ratio varies from the target duty-cycle ratio.
MONITOR STRATEGY
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE
Related DTCsP0013: VVT OCV (bank 1) open/short
P0023: VVT OCV (bank 2) open/short
Required sensors / components (Main) VVT OCV (Variable Valve Timing oil control valve)
Required sensors / components (Sub) -
Frequency of operation Continuous
Duration 1 second
MIL operation Immediate
Sequence of operation None
Monitor runs whenever following DTCs are not present None
All of the following conditions are met: -
Starter OFF
Engine switch ON
Time after engine switch off to on 0.5 seconds or more
One of the following conditions is met: Condition A, B or C
A. All of the following conditions are met: -
Battery voltage 11 to 13 V
Target duty ratio Less than 70%
B. All of the following conditions are met: -
Battery voltage 13 V or more
Target duty ratio Less than 80%
C. All of the following conditions are met: -
Current cut status Not cut
VVT duty ratio More than 3 %, and less than 100 %
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WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
• If DTC P0013 is displayed, check the exhaust camshaft circuit for the bank 1 VVT system.
• Bank 1 refers to the bank that includes cylinder No. 1.
• If DTC P0023 is displayed, check the exhaust camshaft circuit for the bank 2 VVT system.
• Bank 2 refers to the bank that does not include cylinder No. 1.
• Read freeze frame data using an intelligent tester. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition
information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame
data can be helpful in determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, whether the engine
was warmed up or not, whether the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, as well as other data recorded at the
time of a malfunction.
(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(b) Start the engine and turn the tester on.
(c) Warm up the engine.
(d) Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED
OBD II / ACTIVE TEST / VVT CTRL B1 or VVT CTRL
B2.
(e) Check the engine speed while operating the Oil Control
Valve (OCV) using the tester.
1PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY INTELLIGENT TESTER (OPERATE OCV)
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OK
NG
OK
(a) Disconnect the C26 or C25 camshaft timing oil control
valve (OCV) connector.
(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the
table below.
Standard resistance
(c) Reconnect the OCV connector.
OK
NG
Tester Operation Specified Condition
OCV OFF Normal engine speed
OCV ON Engine idles roughly or stalls (soon after OCV switched from OFF to ON)
Go to step 2
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
2INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
A095415E03
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
1 - 2 20
C (68F) 6.9 to 7.9
Go to step 3
REPLACE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (See page ES-486)
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(a) Disconnect the C25 or C26 camshaft timing oil control
valve (OCV) connector.
(b) Disconnect the E11 ECM connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the
table below.
Standard resistance (Check for open)
Standard resistance (Check for short)
(d) Reconnect the ECM connector.
(e) Reconnect the OCV connector.
NG
OK
3CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (OCV - ECM)
A162359E03
Tester Connection Specified Condition
OE1+ (E11-26) - C26-1 Below 1
OE1- (E11-31) - C26-2 Below 1
OE2+ (E11-27) - C25-1 Below 1
OE2- (E11-32) - C25-2 Below 1
Tester Connection Specified Condition
OE1+ (E11-26) or C26-1 - Body ground 10 k
or higher
OE1- (E11-31) or C26-2 - Body ground 10 k
or higher
OE2+ (E11-27) or C25-1 - Body ground 10 k
or higher
OE2- (E11-32) or C25-2 - Body ground 10 k
or higher
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR
CONNECTOR (OCV - ECM)
REPLACE ECM (See page ES-498)
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HINT:
If DTC P0014, P0015, P0024 or P0025 is present, check the VVT (Variable Valve Timing) system.
DESCRIPTION
Refer to DTC P0013 (See page ES-87).
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
DTC P0014 and P0024
The ECM compares current valve timing with target valve timing, while the engine is running and after
being warmed up, in order to monitor the VVT system on the exhaust side. Valve timing is calculated from
the positions of the camshaft and crankshaft. The ECM controls the engine so that current valve timing
meets target valve timing. If these timings are not met, the ECM determines this as a malfunction.
DTC P0015 and P0025
The ECM compares current valve timing with target valve timing, while the engine is running and after
being warmed up, in order to monitor the VVT system on the exhaust side. Valve timing is calculated from
the positions of the camshaft and crankshaft. The ECM controls the engine so that current valve timing
meets target valve timing. If these timings are not met, the ECM determines this as a malfunction.
DTC P0014Camshaft Position "B" - Timing Over-Advanced
or System Performance (Bank 1)
DTC P0015Camshaft Position "B" - Timing Over-Retarded
(Bank 1)
DTC P0024Camshaft Position "B" - Timing Over-Advanced
or System Performance (Bank 2)
DTC P0025Camshaft Position "B" - Timing Over-Retarded
(Bank 2)
DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0014
P0024Advanced cam timing:
With warm engine and engine speed of between 500
rpm and 4,000 rpm, all conditions (a), (b) and (c) are
met
(2 trip detection logic):
(a) Difference between target and actual exhaust valve
timing is more than 5
CA (Crankshaft Angle) for 4.5
seconds
(b) Current exhaust valve timing is fixed (timing
changes less than 5
CA in 5 seconds)
(c) Variations in VVT controller timing are more than
19
CA of maximum delayed timing (advanced)• Valve timing
• OCV for exhaust camshaft
• OCV filter
• Exhaust camshaft timing gear assembly
•ECM
P0015
P0025Retarded cam timing:
With warm engine and engine speed of between 500
rpm and 4,000 rpm, all conditions (a), (b) and (c) are
met
(1 trip detection logic):
(a) Difference between target and actual exhaust valve
timing is more than 5
CA (Crankshaft Angle) for 4.5
seconds
(b) Current exhaust valve timing is fixed (timing
changes less than 5
CA in 5 seconds)
(c) Variations in VVT controller timing are more than
19
CA or less of maximum delayed timing (retarded)• Valve timing
• OCV for exhaust camshaft
• OCV filter
• Exhaust camshaft timing gear assembly
•ECM
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MONITOR STRATEGY
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
Advanced camshaft timing:
Retarded camshaft timing:
If the difference between the target and actual camshaft timings is greater than the specified value, the
ECM operates the VVT actuator.
Then, the ECM monitors the camshaft timing change for 5 seconds.
WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to DTC P0013 (See page ES-89).
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
• If DTC P0014 or P0015 is displayed, check the bank 1 VVT system circuit.
• Bank 1 refers to the bank that includes cylinder No. 1.
• If DTC P0024 or P0025 is displayed, check the bank 2 VVT system circuit.
• Bank 2 refers to the bank that does not include cylinder No. 1.
Related DTCsP0014: Advanced exhaust camshaft timing (bank 1)
P0015: Retarded exhaust camshaft timing (bank 1)
P0024: Advanced exhaust camshaft timing (bank 2)
P0025: Retarded exhaust camshaft timing (bank 2)
Required Sensors / Components (Main) VVT OCV and VVT Actuator
Required Sensors / Components (Related)P0014 and P0015:
Exhaust camshaft control actuator bank 1
Exhaust OCV bank 1
P0024 and P0025:
Exhaust camshaft control actuator bank 2
Exhaust OCV bank 2
Frequency of Operation Continuously
Duration Less than 10 seconds
MIL OperationP0014 and P0024: Immediate
P0015 and P0025: 2 driving cycles
Sequence of Operation None
The monitor will run whenever these DTCs are not
presentNone
Battery voltage 11 V or more
Engine RPM 500 to 4000 rpm
Engine coolant temperature 75 to 100
C (167 to 212F)
Valve timing No change
Valve timing Advanced position
Valve timing No change
Valve timing Retarded position
Abnormal bankAdvanced timing over
(Valve timing is out of specified range)Retarded timing over
(Valve timing is out of specified range)
Bank 1 P0014 P0015
Bank 2 P0024 P0025
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• Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition
information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame
data can be helpful in determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, whether the engine
was warmed up or not, whether the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, as well as other data recorded at the
time of a malfunction.
(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and turn the
tester on.
(c) Select the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS /
ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / CURRENT CODES.
(d) Read the DTCs.
Result
HINT:
If any DTCs other than P0014, P0015, P0024 or P0025
are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.
B
A
(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(b) Start the engine and turn the tester on.
(c) Warm up the engine.
(d) Select the following menu items on the tester:
DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / ACTIVE TEST /
VVT EX B1 or VVT EX B2.
(e) Check the engine speed while operating the Oil Control
Valve (OCV) using the tester.
OK
NG
OK
(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and turn the
tester on.
(c) Clear the DTCs (See page ES-39).
1CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0014, P0015, P0024 OR
P0025)
Display (DTC Output) Proceed to
P0014, P0015, P0024 or P0025 A
P0014, P0015, P0024 or P0025 and other DTCs B
GO TO DTC CHART (See page ES-56)
2PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY INTELLIGENT TESTER (OPERATE OCV)
Tester Operation Specified Condition
OCV OFF Normal engine idle speed
OCV ON Engine idles roughly or stalls (soon after OCV switched from OFF to ON)
Go to step 4
3CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0014, P0015, P0024 OR P0025)