Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly: Inspection

2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser RWDSECTION Inspection
  1. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check the resistance.
      1. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the terminals.

        Standard resistance 

        STANDARD RESISTANCE

        Tester Connection Specified Condition
        1 (+B) - 2 (GND) 6.9 to 7.9 Ω at 20°C (68°F)
        Fig 1: Identifying Resistance Between Terminals
        G04968631Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

    2. Check the operation.
      1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2, and check that the valve operates.
        NOTE: Check that the spool valve is not stuck.

        HINT:

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

        Fig 2: Identifying Valve Operates
        G05198002Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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