Intake Valve Timing Control Position Sensor

1. Disconnect intake valve timing control position sensor harness connector.
2. Loosen the fixing bolt of the sensor.
3. Remove the sensor.
4. Visually check the sensor for chipping.
   Fig 1: Checking Intake Valve Timing Control Position Sensor

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5. Check resistance as shown below.
   RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART
   
   

   Terminal No. (Polarity)	Resistance [at 25°C (77°F)]
   3 (+) - 1 (-)	Except 0 or ∞ Ω
   2 (+) - 1 (-)
   3 (+) - 2 (-)

6. If NG, replace intake valve timing control position sensor.

Fig 2: Checking Resistance

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