Exhaust Valve Timing Control Position Sensor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Infiniti G35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect exhaust valve timing control position sensor harness connector.
Loosen the fixing bolt of the sensor.
Remove the sensor.
Visually check the sensor for chipping.

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Valve Timing Control Position Sensor
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Check resistance as shown below.

TERMINALS RESISTANCE REFERENCE

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

Fig 2: Identifying Resistance

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

If NG, replace exhaust valve timing control position sensor.