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DTC Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP 
    1. Start engine.
    2. Check that oil pressure warning lamp is not illuminated.
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    Is oil pressure warning lamp illuminated?

    YES>>

    Refer to ENGINE OIL : Inspection .

    NO>>

    GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE 

    Refer to Component Inspection . Is the inspection result normal?

    YES>>

    GO TO 3.

    NO>>

    Replace malfunctioning intake valve timing control solenoid valve or TIMING CHAIN : Exploded View .

  3. CHECK CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 

    Refer to Component Inspection . Is the inspection result normal?

    YES>>

    GO TO 4.

    NO>>

    Replace crankshaft position sensor or DRIVE PLATE : Exploded View .

  4. CHECK CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 

    Refer to Component Inspection . Is the inspection result normal?

    YES>>

    GO TO 5.

    NO>>

    Replace malfunctioning camshaft position sensor or TIMING CHAIN : Exploded View .

  5. CHECK CAMSHAFT (INTAKE) 

    Check the following.

    • Accumulation of debris on the signal plate of camshaft front end
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    • Chipping signal plate of camshaft front end

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES>>

    GO TO 6.

    NO>>

    Remove debris and clean the signal plate of camshaft front end or replace camshaft or TIMING CHAIN : Exploded View . or Refer to CAMSHAFT : Removal and Installation .

  6. CHECK TIMING CHAIN INSTALLATION 

    Check service records for any recent repairs that may cause timing chain misalignment.

    Are there any service records that may cause timing chain misalignment?

    YES>>

    Check timing chain installation or CAMSHAFT : Removal and Installation .

    NO>>

    GO TO 7.

  7. CHECK LUBRICATION CIRCUIT 

    Perform "Inspection of Camshaft Sprocket (INT) Oil Groove" or CAMSHAFT : Inspection . Is the inspection result normal?

    YES>>

    GO TO 8.

    NO>>

    Clean lubrication line.

  8. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to Inspection .

    >>

    INSPECTION END