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DTC Detection Logic

DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name
(Trouble diagnosis content)
DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P1078 EXH TIM SEN/CIRC-B1
(Exhaust valve timing control position sensor circuit)
An excessively high or low voltage from the sensor is sent to ECM.
  • Harness or connectors

    (Exhaust valve timing control position sensor circuit is open or shorted)

    (Camshaft position sensor circuit is open or shorted)

    (Fuel rail pressure sensor circuit is open or shorted.)

    (Battery current sensor circuit is open or shorted.)

    (G sensor circuit is open or shorted.)

    (Accelerator pedal position sensor 2 circuit is open or shorted.)

    (Turbocharger boost sensor circuit is open or shorted.)

    (Engine oil pressure sensor circuit is open or shorted.)

  • Accumulation of debris to the signal pick-up portion of the camshaft
  • Exhaust valve timing control position sensor
  • Crankshaft position sensor
  • Camshaft position sensor
  • Fuel rail pressure sensor
  • Battery current sensor
  • G sensor
  • Accelerator pedal position sensor 2
  • Turbocharger boost sensor
  • Engine oil pressure sensor