Waveform 10

2005 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Waveform 10
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Camshaft timing oil control valve (OCV)

CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE WAVEFORM REFERENCE (OCV)

ECM Terminal Names Between OCV+ and OCV-
Tester Ranges 5 V/DIV, 1 msec./DIV
Conditions Idling

HINT:

The wavelength becomes shorter as the engine rpm increases.

Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Waveform
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