Checking VVT Sensor PDF

ES196
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1GR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SFI SYSTEM
DTC
P0340
Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit (Bank 1

or Single Sensor)
DTC
P0342
Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Low

Input (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
DTC
P0343
Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit High

Input (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
DTC
P0345
Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit (Bank 2)
DTC
P0347
Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Low

Input (Bank 2)
DTC
P0348
Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit High

Input (Bank 2)
DESCRIPTION
The variable valve timing (VVT) sensor (VV signal) consists of a magnet, iron core and pickup coil.
The VV signal plate has 3 teeth on its outer circumference and is installed on the camshaft timing pulley.
When the camshafts rotate, the protrusion on the signal plate and the air gap on the pickup coil change,
causing fluctuations in the magnetic field and generating a voltage in the pickup coil.
This sensor monitors a timing rotor located on the camshaft and is used to detect a camshaft angle by the
ECM. The camshaft rotation synchronizes with the crankshaft rotation, and this sensor communicates the
rotation of the camshaft timing rotor as a pulse signal to the ECM. Based on the signal, the ECM controls
fuel injection time and ignition timing.
DTC No.
DTC Detection Conditions
Open or short in VVT sensor circuit

VVT sensor
Camshaft timing pulley
Jumped tooth of timing chain
ECM
Output voltage of VVT sensor is 0.3 V or less for 5

seconds (1 trip detection logic)

VVT sensor
ECM
Output voltage of VVT sensor is 4.7 V or more for 5

seconds (1 trip detection logic)

VVT sensor
ECM
P0343
P0348
Trouble Areas
P0340
P0345
P0342
P0347
Input voltage to ECM remains 0.3 V or less, or 4.7

V or higher for more than 5 seconds, when 2 or
more seconds have elapsed after turning the
ignition switch ON (2 trip detection logic)
No VVT sensor signal to ECM during cranking (1
trip detection logic)
Reference: Inspection using an oscilloscope

VV1, VV2 and NE Signal Waveforms
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5 V/DIV.
NE
GND
VV1
GND
VV2
GND
20 ms/DIV.
G035795E20
HINT:
The correct waveform is shown on the illustration.
VV1+ and VV2+ stands for the VVT sensor signal, and NE+ stands for the CKP sensor signal.
Items
Contents
Terminals
NE+ - NEVV1+ - VV1VV2+ - VV2-
Equipment Settings
5V/Division, 20ms/Division
Conditions
Cranking or idling
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
If there is no signal from the VVT sensor even though the engine is turning, or if the rotation of the
camshaft and crankshaft is not synchronized, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction of the sensor.
MONITOR STRATEGY
Related DTCs
P0340: Camshaft position sensor range check

P0340: Camshaft position/crankshaft position misalignment
P0340: Camshaft position sensor range check (Chattering)
P0342: Camshaft position sensor range check (Low voltage)
P0343: Camshaft position sensor range check (High voltage)
P0345: VVT sensor range check (While starting engine)
P0345: VVT sensor range check (After starting engine)
P0345: VVT sensor range check (Chattering)
P0347: VVT sensor range check (Low voltage)
P0348: VVT sensor range check (High voltage)
Required Sensors / Components (Main)
VVT sensor, Camshaft position sensor
Required Sensors / Components (Related)
Crankshaft position sensor
Frequency of Operation
Continuous
Duration
4 seconds:
P0340 (Camshaft position sensor range check), P0345 (VVT sensor range check
(While starting engine))
5 seconds:
Others
MIL Operation
2 driving cycles:
P0340 (Camshaft position sensor range check), P0345 (VVT sensor range check
(While starting engine))
Immediate:
Others
Sequence of Operation
None
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

All:
The monitor will run whenever these DTCs are not
present
None
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ES198
Camshaft Position Sensor Range Check:

Starter
ON and not starter ON again
Minimal battery voltage while starter ON
Less than 11 V
Camshaft Position/Crankshaft Position Misalignment:

Engine RPM
600 rpm or more
Starter
OFF
Camshaft Position Sensor Range Check (Chattering, Low voltage, High voltage):
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Starter
OFF
Ignition switch ON and time after ignition switch is OFF

to ON
2 seconds or more
VVT sensor range check (While starting engine):

Starter
ON
Battery voltage while starter ON once at least
Less than 11 V
VVT sensor range check (After starting engine):

Engine RPM
600 rpm or more
Starter
OFF
Battery voltage
8 V or more
Ignition switch
ON
VVT sensor range check (Chattering, Low voltage, High voltage):

Starter
OFF
Ignition switch ON and time after ignition switch is OFF

to ON
2 seconds or more
Battery voltage
8 V or more
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

Camshaft Position Sensor Range Check:
Camshaft position sensor signal
No signal
Camshaft Position/Crankshaft Position Misalignment:

Camshaft position and crankshaft position phase
Mis-aligned
Camshaft Position Sensor Range Check (Chattering):

Camshaft position sensor voltage
Less than 0.3 V, or more than 4.7 V
Camshaft Position Sensor Range Check (Low voltage):

Less than 0.3 V
Camshaft Position Sensor Range Check (High voltage):

More than 4.7 V
VVT sensor range check (While starting engine):

VVT sensor signal
No signal
VVT sensor range check (After starting engine):

VVT sensor signal
No signal
VVT sensor range check (Chattering):

VVT sensor voltage
Less than 0.3 V, or more than 4.7 V
VVT sensor range check (Low voltage):

VVT sensor voltage
Less than 0.3 V
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VVT sensor range check (High voltage):

VVT sensor voltage
More than 4.7 V
COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE

VVT sensor voltage
0.3 to 4.7 V
WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to DTC P0335 (See page ES-187).
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition
information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data
can be helpful in determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, whether the engine was
warmed up or not, whether the air/fuel ratio was lean or rich, as well as other data recorded at the time of
a malfunction.
CHECK ECM TERMINAL VOLTAGE

(a) Inspect the ECM using an oscilloscope.
(1) While the engine is idling, check the waveform of
the ECM connector.
OK
ECM:
NE+ NE-
E6
VV1+ VV2+
VV1- VV2-
GND
VV1
GND
VV2
GND
20 ms/DIV.
NG
Specified Conditions
VV1+ (E6-19) - VV1- (E6-29)
Correct waveform shown
VV2+ (E6-18) - VV2- (E6-28)
NE+ (E6-21) - NE- (E6-20)
OK
VV1, VV2 and NE Signal Waveforms
NE
Tester Connections
A114620E05
REPLACE ECM
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ES200
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (VVT SENSOR - ECM)

(a) Disconnect the V3 or V4 VVT sensor connector.
(b) Disconnect the E6 ECM connector.
(c) Measure the resistance.
Standard resistance (Check for open)
Wire Harness Side:
V4
Bank 1
V3
Bank 2
1 2 3
VVT Sensor
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Tester Connections
VVT sensor (V4-1) - VV1+ (E6-19)
Below 1
VVT sensor (V3-1) - VV2+ (E6-18)
Below 1
VVT sensor (V3 or V4-3) - NE- (E6-20)
Below 1
Standard resistance (Check for short)
ECM:
E6
Tester Connections
VVT sensor (V4-1) or VV1+ (E6-19) - Body ground
10 k or higher
VVT sensor (V3-1) or VV2+ (E6-18) - Body ground
10 k or higher
VVT sensor (V3 or V4-3) or NE- (E6-20) - Body

ground
10 k or higher
(d) Reconnect the VVT sensor connector.

(e) Reconnect the ECM connector.
VV2+
NE-
VV1+
NG
A114621E03
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR

CONNECTOR
OK
CHECK VVT SENSOR (SENSOR POWER SOURCE)

(a) Disconnect the V3 or V4 VVT sensor connector.
(b) Measure the voltage between the terminals of the VVT
sensor.
Standard voltage
Wire Harness Side:

V4
Bank 1
V3
Bank 2
Tester Connections
3 - Body ground
4.5 to 5.0 V
(c) Reconnect the VVT sensor connector.
VVT Sensor
G038815E05
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE ECM
OK
CHECK SENSOR INSTALLATION (VVT SENSOR)

(a) Check the VVT sensor installation.
OK:
Sensor is installed correctly.
NG
OK
REPAIR OR REPLACE VVT SENSOR
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CHECK CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY (TEETH OF PLATE)

(a) Check the teeth of the signal plate.
OK:
Sensor plate teeth do not have any cracks or
deformation.
NG
REPLACE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR

ASSEMBLY
OK
REPLACE ECM
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ES196

1GR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SFI SYSTEM

Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit (Bank 1

Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Low

Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit High

Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit (Bank 2)

Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Low

Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit High

DTC Detection Conditions

Open or short in VVT sensor circuit

Output voltage of VVT sensor is 0.3 V or less for 5

Open or short in VVT sensor circuit

Output voltage of VVT sensor is 4.7 V or more for 5

Open or short in VVT sensor circuit

Input voltage to ECM remains 0.3 V or less, or 4.7

Reference: Inspection using an oscilloscope

1GR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SFI SYSTEM

NE+ - NEVV1+ - VV1VV2+ - VV2-

P0340: Camshaft position sensor range check

Required Sensors / Components (Main)

VVT sensor, Camshaft position sensor

Required Sensors / Components (Related)

Crankshaft position sensor

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

1GR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SFI SYSTEM

Camshaft Position Sensor Range Check:

ON and not starter ON again

Minimal battery voltage while starter ON

Camshaft Position/Crankshaft Position Misalignment:

600 rpm or more

Ignition switch ON and time after ignition switch is OFF

VVT sensor range check (While starting engine):

Battery voltage while starter ON once at least

VVT sensor range check (After starting engine):

600 rpm or more

VVT sensor range check (Chattering, Low voltage, High voltage):

Ignition switch ON and time after ignition switch is OFF

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

Camshaft Position/Crankshaft Position Misalignment:

Camshaft Position Sensor Range Check (Chattering):

Less than 0.3 V, or more than 4.7 V

Camshaft Position Sensor Range Check (Low voltage):

Less than 0.3 V

Camshaft Position Sensor Range Check (High voltage):

More than 4.7 V

VVT sensor range check (While starting engine):

VVT sensor range check (After starting engine):

VVT sensor range check (Chattering):

Less than 0.3 V, or more than 4.7 V

VVT sensor range check (Low voltage):

Less than 0.3 V

1GR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SFI SYSTEM

VVT sensor range check (High voltage):

More than 4.7 V

COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE

CHECK ECM TERMINAL VOLTAGE

VV1+ (E6-19) - VV1- (E6-29)

Correct waveform shown

VV2+ (E6-18) - VV2- (E6-28)