Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve

2012 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RSECTION Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve
  1. Disconnect intake valve timing control solenoid valve harness connector.
  2. 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.)

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

    If OK, go to next step.

  3. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    Fig 1: Checking Resistance Between Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve Terminals 1 And 2
    G04874916Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. 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.
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