2011 Lexus CT 200hFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Camshaft Oil Control Valve: Inspection: Inspection

  1. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1 - 2 20°C (68°F) 6.9 to 7.9 Ω

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

    2. Check the operation.
      1. Connect a positive (+) auxiliary battery lead to terminal 1 and a negative (-) lead to terminal 2, and check the movement of the valve.
        Fig 1: Checking Operation Of Oil Control Valve Assembly
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        TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

        *a Voltage Applied
        *b Voltage not applied
        NOTE:

        Confirm that the valve moves freely and does not stick in any position.

        If necessary, replace the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly.

        HINT: 

        Accumulation of foreign matter can cause minor pressure leaks. Minor pressure leaks will cause the camshaft to advance or retard, and this will cause a DTC to be stored.

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