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

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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 ...

How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint: carry out troubleshooting in accordance with the procedures on the following page. Here, only the basic procedures are shown. Details are provided in the diagnostics section, showing the most effective methods for each circuit. Confirm the troubleshooting procedures first for the releva ...

Replacement
1. Remove console box sub–assy rear 2. Remove parking brake lever sub–assy 3. Remove exhaust pipe assy front 4. Remove front floor heat insulator no.1 Remove the 3 nuts and front floor insulator no.1. 5. Remove front floor heat insulator no.2 Remove the 2 nuts and front ...