| DTC Code | DTC Name |
|---|---|
| P0365 | Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Circuit (Bank 1) |
| P0367 | Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Circuit Low Input (Bank 1) |
| P0368 | Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Circuit High Input (Bank 1) |
| P0390 | Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Circuit (Bank 2) |
| P0392 | Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Circuit Low Input (Bank 2) |
| P0393 | Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Circuit High Input (Bank 2) |
DESCRIPTION
The VVT sensor system consists of a timing rotor (installed on each camshaft) and Magnetic Resistance Element (MRE) type VVT sensor. The timing rotor (camshaft) has 3 protrusions. When it rotates, the magnetic vector (direction of magnetic field) applied to the VVT sensor's MRE varies, which causes its resistance to vary. This varying resistance is converted to voltage, and then modified into a rectangular waveform with Hi (approximately 4 V) and Lo (approximately 1 V) outputs. As a result, the actual camshaft's position is detected and the position is output to the ECM.
| DTC No. | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
|---|---|---|
| P0365 P0390 |
When one of following conditions is met:
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| P0367 P0392 |
Output voltage of VVT sensor (for exhaust side of bank 1, 2) 0.3 V or less for 4 seconds (1 trip detection logic) |
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| P0368 P0393 |
Output voltage of VVT sensor (for exhaust side of bank 1, 2) 4.7 V or more for 4 seconds (1 trip detection logic) |
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Reference: Inspection using an oscilloscope
The correct waveform is as shown.
EV1+ and EV2+ stand for the VVT sensor (for exhaust side) signal, and NE+ stands for the CKP sensor signal.
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Terminal | NE+ - NE- EV1+ - EV1- EV2+ - EV2- |
| Equipment Setting | 5 V/DIV., 20 msec./DIV. |
| Condition | Cranking or idling |
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
If no signal is transmitted by the VVT sensor despite the engine running, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction of the sensor.
When the sensor output voltage remains less than 0.3 V, or more than 4.7 V for more than 5 seconds, the ECM sets a DTC.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
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.
When viewed from the rear of the engine assembly, Bank 1 is on the left side and Bank 2 is on the right side.
PROCEDURE
CHECK ECM TERMINAL VOLTAGE
Inspect the ECM using an oscilloscope.
Turn the power switch on (READY).
While the engine is idling, check the waveform between the terminals of the ECM connector.
| Standard voltage | ||||||||||||
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INSPECT VVT SENSOR (SENSOR POWER SOURCE)
Disconnect the E32 or E40 VVT sensor (for Exhaust Side) connector.
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard voltage | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (VVT SENSOR (for Exhaust Side) - ECM)
Disconnect the E32 or E40 VVT sensor (for Exhaust Side) connector.
Disconnect the E1 or E3 ECM connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard resistance (Check for open) | |||||||||||||||
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| Standard resistance (Check for short) | |||||||||||||||
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CHECK SENSOR INSTALLATION
Check the VVT sensor (for Exhaust Side of Bank 1 or Bank 2) installation.
| OK |
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| Sensor is installed correctly. |
CHECK EXHAUST CAMSHAFT (for Bank 1 or Bank 2)
Check the teeth of the signal plate.
| OK |
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| Signal plate teeth do not have any cracks or deformation. |
REPLACE VVT SENSOR (for Exhaust Side of Bank 1 or Bank 2)
Replace the VVT sensor (for Exhaust Side of Bank 1 or Bank 2) (see pageClick here).
CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Turn the tester ON.
Clear DTCs (see pageClick here).
Put the engine in inspection mode (Click here).
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / DTC.
Read the DTCs.
| Display (DTC Output) | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| No output | A |
| P0365, P0367, P0368, P0390, P0392 and/or P0393 | B |
If the engine does not start, replace the ECM.
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (VVT SENSOR (for Exhaust Side) - ECM)
Disconnect the E32 or E40 VVT sensor (for Exhaust Side) connector.
Disconnect the E1 ECM connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard resistance (Check for open) | |||||||||
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| Standard resistance (Check for short) | |||||||||
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
SECURELY REINSTALL SENSORClick here
REPLACE EXHAUST CAMSHAFT (for Bank 1 or Bank 2)Click here
REPLACE ECMClick here
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
REPLACE ECMClick here
END
REPLACE ECMClick here