Camry Sedan L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2003)
Variable Valve Timing Solenoid: Testing and Inspection
INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSY
a. Connect the hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool to the DLC3.
b. Turn the ignition switch ON.
c. Start the engine and warmed it up.
d. Connect the hand-held tester and select the VVT from the ACTIVE TEST menu.
e. Check the engine speed when the OCV is operated by the hand-held tester.
Standard:
VVT system is OFF (OCV is OFF): Normal engine speed
VVT system is ON (OCV is ON): Rough idle or engine stalled
CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSY
Resistance inspection.
Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the terminals.
Resistance: 6.9 - 7.9 Ohm at 20 °C (68 °F)
Movement inspection.
Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and negative (-) lead to terminal 2, and check the movement of the valve.
NOTE: Confirm the valve does not adhere.
HINT:
Bad returning of the valve by entrance of foreign objects causes subtle pressure leak to the advanced direction. Then, DTC can be detected.