Variable Valve Timing Control System Operation Inspection

When idling cannot be continued 

1. Remove the OCV and verify that the spool valve is at maximum retard position. (See OIL CONTROL VALVE (OCV) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Connect the OCV.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
4. Verify that the spool valve is at maximum retard position.
   • If the spool valve is stuck in the advance direction, inspect for the following:
     • Short circuit in wiring harnesses or connectors between OCV and PCM
5. Inspect the variable valve timing actuator. (See VARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATOR INSPECTION .)

When idling can be continued 

1. Disconnect OCV connector.
2. Warm up the engine and idle it.
3. Apply battery voltage to the OCV and verify that the engine idles roughly or stalls.
   • If the engine idles roughly or stalls, inspect the timing chain component (valve timing deviation).
   • If the engine does not idle roughly or stalls, go to the next step.
4. Remove the OCV and perform spool valve operation inspection. (See OIL CONTROL VALVE (OCV) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   • If not as specified, inspect the following:
     • OCV (See OIL CONTROL VALVE (OCV) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
     • Harnesses and connectors between OCV and PCM open or short
   • If as specified, inspect the following hydraulic passages for clogging or leakage or both:
     • Oil pressure switch-OCV
     • OCV-Camshaft
     • Camshaft internal passage
5. If they are normal, replace the camshaft pulley (with built-in variable valve timing actuator). (See VARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATOR INSPECTION .)