P0011, P0012

DTC Code	DTC Name
P0011	Camshaft Position "A" - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)
P0012	Camshaft Position "A" - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)

DESCRIPTION

Refer to DTC P0010 Click here.

DTC No.	DTC Detection Condition	Trouble Area
P0011	Intake valve timing is stuck at a certain value when in the advance range (1 trip detection logic).	Valve timing Camshaft timing oil control valve assembly (for intake camshaft) Oil control valve filter Camshaft timing gear assembly (for intake camshaft) ECM
P0012	Intake valve timing is stuck at a certain value when in the retard range (2 trip detection logic).

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

The ECM optimizes the intake valve timing using the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system to control the intake camshaft. The VVT system includes the ECM, the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly and the VVT controller (camshaft timing gear assembly). The ECM sends a target duty-cycle control signal to the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly. 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 timing is large, and changes in the actual intake valve timing are small, the ECM interprets this as a VVT controller stuck malfunction and stores a DTC.

Example:
A DTC is stored when the following conditions "A" and "B" are met:

It takes 5 seconds or more to change the valve timing by 5°CA (Condition "A").
After the above condition is met, the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly is forcibly activated for 10 seconds (Condition "B").

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 a camshaft timing oil control valve assembly malfunction or the presence of foreign objects in the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly.

MONITOR STRATEGY

Related DTCs	P0011: Advanced camshaft timing P0012: Retarded camshaft timing
Required Sensors/Components (Main)	Camshaft timing oil control valve assembly Camshaft timing gear assembly
Required Sensors/Components (Related)	Crankshaft position sensor Camshaft position sensor Engine coolant temperature sensor
Frequency of Operation	Continuous
Duration	Within 10 seconds
MIL Operation	Advanced camshaft timing: Immediate Retarded camshaft timing: 2 driving cycles
Sequence of Operation	None

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

Monitor runs whenever the following DTCs are not stored	P0010 (VVT oil control valve) P0016 (VVT system - misalignment) P0102, P0103 (Mass air flow meter) P0115, P0117, P0118 (Engine coolant temperature sensor) P0125 (Insufficient coolant temperature for closed loop fuel control) P0335 (Crankshaft position sensor) P0340 (Crankshaft position sensor)
Battery voltage	11 V or higher
Engine speed	400 to 4000 rpm
Engine coolant temperature	75 to 100°C (167 to 212°F)

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

P0011: Advanced Camshaft Timing
Both of the following conditions are met	-
Deviation of actual valve timing and target valve timing	More than 5°CA (Crankshaft Angle) for 5 seconds or more after the VVT hold duty ratio learned value reaches the upper or lower limit.
Valve timing	No change at advanced valve timing

P0012: Retarded Camshaft Timing
Both of the following conditions are met	-
Deviation of actual valve timing and target valve timing	More than 5°CA (Crankshaft Angle) for 5 seconds or more after the VVT hold duty ratio learned value reaches the upper or lower limit.
Valve timing	No change at retarded valve timing

If the difference between the target and actual camshaft timing is greater than the specified value, the ECM operates the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly for 10 seconds by applying and releasing oil pressure. Then, the ECM monitors the camshaft timing change for 10 seconds.

MONITOR RESULT

Refer to detailed information in Checking Monitor Status Click here.

P0011, P0012: Exhaust Gas Recirculation/VVT / IN VVT STUCK B1
Monitor ID	Test ID	Scaling	Unit	Description
$35	$81	Multiply by 0.01	Second	Forced movement of oil control valve time

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.
Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on [A].
Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher [B].
Drive the vehicle at approximately 60 km/h (37 mph) for 10 minutes or more [C].

CAUTION:

When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.
Idle the engine for 3 minutes or more [D].
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes [E].
Read the pending DTCs.
Tech Tips
- If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
- If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
Input the DTC: P0011 or P0012.

Check the DTC judgment result.

Techstream Display	Description
NORMAL	DTC judgment completed System normal
ABNORMAL	DTC judgment completed System abnormal
INCOMPLETE	DTC judgment not completed Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions
N/A	Unable to perform DTC judgment Number of DTCs which do not fulfill DTC preconditions has reached ECU memory limit

Tech Tips

If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or N/A, perform steps [F] through [H].

Repeat the pattern of accelerating the vehicle from rest to approximately 60 km/h (37 mph) and then decelerating the vehicle 10 to 15 times [F].

CAUTION:

When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

Tech Tips

Depress the accelerator pedal by a large amount.
Idle the engine for 3 minutes or more [G].
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes [H].
Read the pending DTCs.
Tech Tips
- If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
- If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
Check the DTC judgment result again.
Tech Tips
- If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
- If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
- If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or N/A, perform the following procedure.
Perform a universal trip and check for permanent DTCs Click here.
Tech Tips
- If a permanent DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
- If no permanent DTC is output, the system is normal.

WIRING DIAGRAM

Refer to DTC P0010 Click here.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Tech Tips

DTC P0011 or P0012 may be stored when foreign objects in the engine oil are caught in some parts of the system. The DTC will remain stored even if the system returns to normal after a short time. Those foreign objects may then be captured by the oil filter.
Read freeze frame data using the Techstream. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. 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.

PROCEDURE

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

Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the Techstream on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.

Read the DTCs.

Result
Result	Proceed to
DTC P0011 or P0012 is output	A
DTC P0011 or P0012 and other DTCs are output	B

Tech Tips

If any DTCs other than P0011 or P0012 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

B

GO TO DTC CHART Click here

A

PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (CONTROL THE VVT LINEAR)

Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
Start the engine.
Turn the Techstream on.
Turn the A/C switch on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the VVT Linear (Bank 1).

Check the engine speed while operating the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly (for intake camshaft) using the Techstream.

OK
Techstream Operation	Specified Condition
0%	Normal engine speed
100%	Engine idles roughly or stalls

Tech Tips

Refer to "Data List / Active Test" [VVT OCV Duty #1 and VVT Change Angle #1] Click here.
If the result is not acceptable, cool the engine (engine coolant temperature is 50°C (122°F) or less) and perform the Active Test again.

NG

CHECK VALVE TIMING Click here

OK

CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0011 OR P0012)

Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the Techstream on.
Clear the DTCs Click here.
Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the Techstream on.
Start the engine and warm it up.
Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes / Pending.

Read the pending DTCs.

Result
Result	Proceed to
DTC is not output	A
DTC P0011 or P0012 is output	B

Tech Tips

DTC P0011 or P0012 may be stored when foreign objects in the engine oil are caught in some parts of the system. The DTC will remain stored even if the system returns to normal after a short time. These foreign objects may then be captured by the oil filter.

B

CHECK VALVE TIMING Click here

A

CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here

CHECK VALVE TIMING

Text in Illustration
*1	Timing Mark	-	-

Remove the cylinder head cover sub-assembly.
Turn the crankshaft pulley and align its groove with the "0" timing mark of the timing chain cover.

Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing gear assembly and camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly are at the positions shown in the illustration.

Tech Tips

If the timing marks are not as shown, turn the crankshaft one revolution clockwise.

OK
Timing marks on camshaft timing gear assembly and camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly are aligned as shown in the illustration.

Tech Tips

If the result is not as specified, check for mechanical malfunctions that may have affected the valve timing, such as a jumped tooth or stretching of the timing chain.

NG

CHECK ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM Click here

OK

INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (FOR INTAKE CAMSHAFT)
1. Inspect the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly (for intake camshaft) Click here.
NG
REPLACE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (FOR INTAKE CAMSHAFT) Click here

OK
INSPECT OIL CONTROL VALVE FILTER
1. Remove the oil control valve filter Click here.
2. Check that the filter is not clogged.
  
  OK
  
  Filter is not clogged.
NG
REPLACE OIL CONTROL VALVE FILTER

OK
REPLACE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY
1. Replace the camshaft timing gear assembly Click here.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the camshaft timing gear assembly Click here.
NEXT

OK
Filter is not clogged.

CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0011 OR P0012)

Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the Techstream on.
Clear the DTCs Click here.
Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the Techstream on.
Start the engine and warm it up.
Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes / Pending.

Read the pending DTCs.

Result
Result	Proceed to
DTC is not output	A
DTC P0011 or P0012 is output	B

B

REPLACE ECM Click here

A

END

CHECK ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM
1. Check for mechanical malfunctions that affect the valve timing, such as a jumped tooth or stretching of the timing chain.
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS, COMPONENT AND AREA

OK

CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0011 OR P0012)

Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the Techstream on.
Clear the DTCs Click here.
Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the Techstream on.
Start the engine and warm it up.
Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes / Pending.

Read the pending DTCs.

Result
Result	Proceed to
DTC is not output	A
DTC P0011 or P0012 is output	B

B

REPLACE ECM Click here

A

CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here

SFI SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0011, P0012