2008 Lexus SC 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly: Inspection

  1. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Measure the resistance of the oil control valve.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      1 (+B) - 2 (GND) 6.9 to 7.9 Ω at 20°C (68°F)
      Fig 1: Inspecting Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly
      G05291578Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the result is not as specified, replace the oil control valve assembly.

    2. Check the operation.
      1. Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 1 and negative (-) lead to terminal 2, and check the movement of the valve.

      OK 

      SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Condition Specified Condition
      Battery positive (+) voltage is applied Valve moves in black arrow direction shown in illustration
      Battery positive (+) voltage is cut off Valve moves in white arrow direction shown in illustration
      Fig 2: Connecting Battery's Positive (+) Lead To Terminal 1 And Negative (-) Lead To Terminal 2
      G05291579Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE: Check that the spool valve is not stuck.

    HINT:

    The spool valve may not return if foreign objects are caught in it. This may cause subtle pressure leaks to the advance side, and a DTC may be set.

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