DTC Code | DTC Name |
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P0011 | Camshaft Position "A" - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1) |
P0012 | Camshaft Position "A" - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1) |
DESCRIPTION
The VVT system includes the ECM, camshaft timing oil control valve and camshaft timing gear. The ECM sends a target duty cycle control signal to the camshaft timing oil control valve. This control signal regulates the oil pressure supplied to the camshaft timing gear. Camshaft timing control is performed according to engine operating conditions such as the intake air volume, throttle valve position and engine coolant temperature. The ECM controls the camshaft timing oil control valve based on the signals transmitted by several sensors. The camshaft timing gear regulates the intake camshaft angle using oil pressure through the camshaft timing oil control valve. As a result, the relative positions of the camshaft and crankshaft are optimized, the engine torque and fuel economy improve, and the exhaust emissions decrease under overall driving conditions. The ECM detects the actual intake valve timing using signals from the camshaft and crankshaft position sensors and performs feedback control. This is how the target intake valve timing is verified by the ECM.
DTC No. | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
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P0011 | Intake valve timing is stuck at a certain value when in the advance range (1 trip detection logic). |
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P0012 | Intake valve timing is stuck at a certain value when in the retard range (2 trip detection logic). |
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MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECM optimizes the intake valve timing using the VVT (Variable Valve Timing) system to control the intake camshaft. The VVT system includes the ECM, camshaft timing oil control valve and camshaft timing gear. The ECM sends a target duty cycle control signal to the camshaft timing oil control valve. This control signal regulates the oil pressure supplied to the camshaft timing gear. The camshaft timing gear 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 camshaft timing gear being stuck and stores a DTC.
Example:
DTC P0011 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").
The above condition "A" is met, for 9.5 seconds or more (Condition "B").
DTC P0012 is stored when the following conditions "C" and "D" are met:
It takes 5 seconds or more to change the valve timing by 5°CA (Condition "C").
The above condition "C" is met, for 60 seconds or more (Condition "D").
These DTCs indicate that the camshaft timing gear cannot operate properly due to camshaft timing oil control valve malfunctions or the presence of foreign objects in the camshaft timing oil control valve.
MONITOR STRATEGY
Required Sensors/Components (Main) | Camshaft timing oil control valve assembly and Camshaft timing gear assembly |
Required Sensors/Components (Related) | Crankshaft position sensor, Camshaft position sensor and Engine coolant temperature sensor |
Frequency of Operation | Continuous |
CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the GTS on.
Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC operation).
Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the GTS 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.
GTS Display | Description |
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NORMAL |
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ABNORMAL |
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INCOMPLETE |
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N/A |
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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.
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. Foreign objects are filtered out by the oil filter.
Tech Tips
Timing Over-advanced (Valve Timing is Out of Specified Range) |
Timing Over-retarded (Valve Timing is Out of Specified Range) |
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P0011 | P0012 |
Read freeze frame data using the GTS. 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.
PROCEDURE
CHECK FOR ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0011 OR P0012)
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
Read the DTCs.
Result | Proceed to |
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P0011 or P0012 is output | A |
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 GTS (OPERATE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE)
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Start the engine.
Turn the GTS on.
Warm up the engine.
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 using the GTS.
OK | ||||||
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NG |
CHECK VALVE TIMING (CHECK FOR LOOSENESS IN TIMING CHAIN AND WHETHER TIMING CHAIN HAS JUMPED TOOTH) Click here |
OK |
CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0011 OR P0012)
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the GTS on.
Clear the DTCs Click here.
Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Start the engine and warm it up.
Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
Read the output pending DTCs using the GTS.
OK |
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No pending DTC output. |
NG |
CHECK VALVE TIMING (CHECK FOR LOOSENESS IN TIMING CHAIN AND WHETHER TIMING CHAIN HAS JUMPED TOOTH) Click here |
OK |
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here
CHECK VALVE TIMING (CHECK FOR LOOSENESS IN TIMING CHAIN AND WHETHER TIMING CHAIN HAS JUMPED TOOTH)
*a | Timing Mark |
*b | Groove |
*c | Approximately 13° |
Remove the cylinder head cover.
Turn the crankshaft to align the timing marks of the crankshaft.
Align the groove of the crankshaft pulley with the "0" position.
Confirm whether the timing marks of the camshaft pulley and cylinder head cover are facing each other.
Tech Tips
If the timing marks are not as shown, turn the crankshaft one revolution clockwise.
OK |
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The timing marks of the camshaft pulley and the cylinder head cover face each other when the groove of the crankshaft pulley is in the "0" position. |
NG |
CHECK ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM Click here |
OK |
INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
Inspect the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly Click here.
NG |
REPLACE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY Click here |
OK |
INSPECT OIL CONTROL VALVE FILTER
Remove the oil control valve filter Click here.
Check that the filter is not clogged.
OK |
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Filter is not clogged. |
NG |
CLEAN OR REPLACE OIL CONTROL VALVE FILTER |
OK |
REPLACE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY
Replace the camshaft timing gear assembly Click here.
Tech Tips
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the camshaft timing gear assembly Click here.
NEXT |
CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS
Perform the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
OK |
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No pending DTC is output and All Readiness is NORMAL. |
Tech Tips
DTC P0011 or P0012 is stored when foreign objects in the engine oil are caught in some parts of the system. These codes will remain stored even if the system returns to normal after a short time. These foreign objects are then captured by the oil filter, thus eliminating the source of the problem.
NG |
REPLACE ECM Click here |
OK |
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