2AZ-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM – SFI SYSTEM ES–73

Camshaft Position "A" - Timing Over-Advanced

DTC P0011
or System Performance (Bank 1)

Camshaft Position "A" - Timing Over-Retarded

DTC P0012
(Bank 1)
DESCRIPTION
The VVT system includes the ECM, Oil Control Valve (OCV) and VVT controller. The ECM sends a target
duty-cycle control signal to the OCV. This control signal regulates the oil pressure supplied to the VVT
controller. Camshaft timing control is performed according to engine operating conditions such as the
intake air volume, throttle valve position and engine coolant temperature. The ECM controls the OCV,
based on the signals transmitted by several sensors. The VVT controller regulates the intake camshaft ES
angle using oil pressure through the OCV. As a result, the relative positions of the camshaft and
crankshaft are optimized, the engine torque and fuel economy improve, and the exhaust emissions
decrease under overall driving conditions. The ECM detects the actual intake valve timing using signals
from the camshaft and crankshaft position sensors, and performs feedback control. This is how the target
intake valve timing is verified by the ECM.

ECM

Crankshaft Position Sensor

Duty Control

Target Valve Timing

MAF Meter

Throttle Position Sensor

Feedback

ECT Sensor Camshaft Timing

Oil Control Valve
Correction (OCV)
Vehicle Speed Signal

Actual Valve Timing

Camshaft Position Sensor

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DTC No. DTC Detection Conditions Trouble Areas

Advanced camshaft timing:
With warm engine and engine speed of between 550 rpm and
4,000 rpm, all conditions (1), (2) and (3) met (1 trip detection
• Valve timing
logic):
• OCV
1. Difference between target and actual intake valve timings
P0011 • OCV filter
more than 5°CA (Crankshaft Angle) for 4.5 seconds
• Camshaft timing gear assembly
2. Current intake valve timing fixed (timing changes less than
• ECM
5°CA in 5 seconds)
3. Variations in VVT controller timing more than 19°CA of
maximum delayed timing (malfunction in advance timing)
Retarded camshaft timing:
With warm engine and engine speed of between 550 rpm and
4,000 rpm, all conditions (1), (2) and (3) met (2 trip detection
• Valve timing
logic):
• OCV
1. Difference between target and actual intake valve timings
ES P0012
more than 5°CA (Crankshaft Angle) for 4.5 seconds
•
•
OCV filter
Camshaft timing gear assembly
2. Current intake valve timing fixed (timing changes less than
• ECM
5°CA in 5 seconds)
3. Variations in VVT controller timing 19°CA or less of
maximum delayed timing (malfunction in retarded timing)

MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECM optimizes the intake valve timing using the VVT (Variable Valve Timing) system to control the
intake camshaft. The VVT system includes the ECM, the Oil Control Valve (OCV) and the VVT controller.
The ECM sends a target duty-cycle control signal to the OCV. This control signal regulates the oil
pressure supplied to the VVT controller. The VVT controller can advance or retard the intake camshaft.
If the difference between the target and actual intake valve timings is large, and changes in the actual
intake valve timing are small, the ECM interprets this as the VVT controller stuck malfunction and sets a
DTC.
Example:
A DTC is set when the following conditions 1, 2 and 3 are met:
1. The difference between the target and actual intake valve timing is more than 5°CA (Crankshaft
Angle) and the condition continues for more than 4.5 seconds.
2. It takes 5 seconds or more to change the valve timing by 5°CA.
3. After above conditions 1 and 2 are met, the OCV is forcibly activated 63 times or more.
DTC P0011 (Advanced Cam Timing) is subject to 1 trip detection logic.
DTC P0012 (Retarded Cam Timing) is subject to 2 trip detection logic.
These DTCs indicate that the VVT controller cannot operate properly due to OCV malfunctions or the
presence of foreign objects in the OCV.
The monitor will run if all of the following conditions are met:
– The engine is warm (the engine coolant temperature is 75°C [167°F] or more).
– The vehicle has been driven at more than 64 km/h (40 mph) for 3 minutes.
– The engine has idled for 3 minutes.

MONITOR STRATEGY
P0011: Advanced camshaft timing
Related DTCs
P0012: Retarded camshaft timing
Required Sensors/Components (Main) VVT OCV and VVT Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor, camshaft position sensor and Engine
Required Sensors/Components (Related)
coolant temperature sensor
Frequency of Operation Once per driving cycle
Duration Within 10 seconds
Advanced camshaft timing: Immediate
MIL Operation
Retarded camshaft timing: 2 driving cycles
Sequence of Operation None
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TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

P0100 - P0103 (MAF meter)
P0115 - P0118 (ECT sensor)
P0125 (Insufficient ECT for closed loop)
Monitor runs whenever following DTCs not present
P0335 (CKP sensor)
P0340 (CMP sensor)
P0351 - P0354 (Igniter)
Battery voltage 11 V or more
Engine RPM 550 to 4,000 rpm
ECT 75°C (167°F) to 100°C (212°F)

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

Advanced camshaft timing: ES
All of following conditions met -
Crank angle between reference position and actual intake camshaft 67°CA or more
angle
Valve timing No change at advanced valve timing

Retard camshaft timing:

All of following conditions met -
Crank angle between reference point and actual intake camshaft Less than 67°CA
angle
Valve timing No change at retarded valve timing

If the difference between the target and actual camshaft timings is greater than the specified value, the
ECM operates the VVT actuator.
Then, the ECM monitors the camshaft timing change for 5 seconds.

WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to DTC P0010 (see page ES-64).

INSPECTION PROCEDURE
NOTICE:
DTC P0011 or P0012 may be set when foreign objects in the engine oil are caught in some parts of
the system. The DTC will remain set even if the system returns to normal after a short time.
Foreign objects are filtered out by the oil filter.
HINT:
If DTC P0011 or P0012 is present, check the VVT (Variable Valve Timing) system.
Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when
malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was
moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other
data from the time the malfunction occurred.

1 CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0011 OR P0012)

(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.
(c) Select the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS /
ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / CURRENT CODES.
(d) Read DTCs.
Result
Display (DTC Output) Proceed To
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P0011 or P0012 A
P0011 or P0012 and other DTCs B

HINT:
If any DTCs other than P0011 or P0012 are output,
troubleshoot those DTCs first.
B GO TO DTC CHART

2 PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (OPERATE OCV)

ES (a)
(b)
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Start the engine and turn the tester ON.
(c) Warm up the engine.
(d) On the tester, select the following menu items:
DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / ACTIVE TEST /
VVT CTRL B1.
(e) Check the engine speed while operating the Oil Control
Valve (OCV) using the tester.
OK
Tester Operations Specified Conditions
OCV OFF Normal engine speed
Engine idles roughly or stalls
OCV ON
(soon after OCV switched from OFF to ON)

NG Go to step 4

OK

3 CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0011 OR P0012)

(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.
(c) Clear DTCs (see page ES-35).
(d) Start the engine and warm it up.
(e) Switch the ECM from normal mode to check mode using
the tester.
(f) Drive the vehicle for more than 10 minutes.
(g) Read DTCs using the tester.
OK:
No DTC output.
NG Go to step 4

OK

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4 CHECK VALVE TIMING (CHECK FOR LOOSE AND JUMPED TEETH ON TIMING CHAIN)

(a) Remove the cylinder head cover.

Paint Mark Paint Mark (b) Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align its groove with the
timing mark "0" on the timing chain cover.
(c) Check that the timing marks on the camshaft timing
sprocket and camshaft timing gear are facing upward as
shown in the illustration.
Timing Mark Timing Mark If not, turn the crankshaft 1 revolution (360°), then align
the marks as above.
Groove OK:
Timing marks on camshaft timing gears are aligned
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as shown in the illustration.

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(d) Reinstall the cylinder head cover.
NG ADJUST VALVE TIMING

OK

5 INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (OCV)

(a) Remove the OCV.

Valve Moves
(b) Measure the resistance between the terminals of the
OCV.
Standard resistance:
6.9 to 7.9 Ω at 20°C (68°F)
(c) Apply the positive battery voltage to terminal 1 and
negative battery voltage to terminal 2. Check the valve
operation.
OK:
A097066E01 Valve moves quickly.
(d) Reinstall the OCV.
NG REPLACE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL
CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY

OK

6 INSPECT OIL CONTROL VALVE FILTER

(a) Remove the generator.

(b) Remove the OCV filter.
(c) Check that the filter is not clogged.
OK:
OCV Filter Filter is not clogged.
(d) Reinstall the OCV filter.
(e) Reinstall the generator.
NG CLEAN OIL CONTROL VALVE FILTER
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OK

7 REPLACE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY

NEXT

8 CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS

(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.
(c) Clear DTCs (see page ES-35).
ES (d) Start the engine and warm it up.
(e) Switch the ECM from normal mode to check mode using
the tester.
(f) Drive the vehicle for more than 10 minutes.
(g) Read output DTCs using the tester.
Standard:
No DTC output.
HINT:
DTC P0011 or P0012 is output when foreign objects in
engine oil are caught in some parts of the system. These
codes will stay registered even if the system returns to
normal after a short time. These foreign objects are then
captured by the oil filter, thus eliminating the source of
the problem.
OK SYSTEM OK

NG

REPLACE ECM