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Variable Valve Timing Actuator: Testing and Inspection
Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1, Checking

Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1, Checking

The following procedure is used to diagnose both Camshaft  Adjustment Valve 1 (N205) and Camshaft Adjustment  Valve 1 (exhaust) (N318)

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

‹› Multimeter.

‹› Wiring diagram.

Test requirements

‹› The Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 (N205) fuse  OK.

‹› Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) Power Supply Relay (J271) OK, checking.

‹› Battery voltage at least 12.5 volts.

‹› All electrical consumers such as, lights and rear window defroster,  switched off.

‹› Vehicles with automatic transmission, shift selector lever into position " P" or "N".

‹› A/C switched off.

‹› Ground (GND) connections between engine/transmission/chassis OK.

‹› Ignition switched off.

Test procedure

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Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer  to --> [ Preliminary Check ] See: Powertrain Management/Computers and
Control Systems/Testing and Inspection/Scan Tool Testing and Procedures/Preliminary Check.

Start diagnosis

Procedure

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Remove the engine cover with air filter.

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Disconnect Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 (N205) electrical harness connector - 1 - or Camshaft  Adjustment Valve 1 (exhaust) (N318).

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