Toyota Corolla (E120): Camshaft position ”a” actuator circuit

Problem symptoms table

Circuit description

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Circuit description
The variable valve timing (vvt) system includes the ecm, the oil control valve (ocv) and the vvt controller. The ecm sends a target ”duty–cycle” control signal to the ocv. This control signal, applied to the ocv, regulates the oil pressure supplied to the vvt controller. Camshaft timin ...

Inspection procedure
Hint: hand–held tester only: narrowing down the trouble area is possible by performing ”a/f control” active test (heated oxygen sensor or other trouble areas can be distinguished). Perform active test using hand–held tester (a/f control). Hint: ”a/f control” is the active te ...

Overhaul
1. Remove speedometer drive (mtm) gear Remove the speedometer drive (mtm) gear from the front differential case. 2. Remove front differential ring gear Place matchmarks on the front differential ring gear and front differential case. Remove the 8 bolts. Using a hamme ...