Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve

Disconnect intake valve timing control solenoid valve harness connector.

Check resistance between intake valve timing control solenoid valve as follows.

Terminal	Resistance
1 and 2	6.7 - 7.7 Ω [at 20°C (68°F)]
1 or 2 and ground	∞Ω (Continuity should not exist.)

Fig 1: Checking Resistance Between Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve Terminals 1 And 2

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If NG, replace intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

If OK, go to next step.

Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Provide 12 V DC between intake valve timing control solenoid valve terminals and then interrupt it. Check that the plunger moves as shown in the figure.

CAUTION: Never apply 12 V DC continuously for 5 seconds or more. Doing so may result in damage to the coil in intake valve timing control solenoid valve.

If NG, replace intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to , "INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ".

NOTE: Always replace O-ring when intake valve timing control solenoid valve is removed.

Fig 2: Inspecting Plunger Movement

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