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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2011FJ CRUISER 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSVARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATORTESTING AND INSPECTIONON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)
On-Vehicle Inspection
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)SECTION On-Vehicle Inspection
1GR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: CAMSHAFT OIL CONTROL VALVE: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Start the engine.
(c) Turn the Techstream on.
(d) Inspect the oil control valve (for intake camshaft).
(1) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the VVT System (Bank 1).
(2) Operate the oil control valve using the Techstream, and then check the engine speed.
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If the operation is not as specified, check the oil control valve, wire harness and ECM.
(3) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the VVT System (Bank 2).
(4) Operate the oil control valve using the Techstream, and then check the engine speed.
OK:
If the operation is not as specified, check the oil control valve, wire harness and ECM.
(e) Inspect the oil control valve (for exhaust camshaft).
(1) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the VVT Exhaust Linear (Bank 1).
(2) Operate the oil control valve using the Techstream, and then check the engine speed.
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If the operation is not as specified, check the oil control valve, wire harness and ECM.
(3) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the VVT Exhaust Linear (Bank 2).
(4) Operate the oil control valve using the Techstream, and then check the engine speed.
OK:
If the operation is not as specified, check the oil control valve, wire harness and ECM.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.