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 timing control is performed based on engine operation conditions such as the intake air volume, throttle position and engine coolant temperature.
The ecm controls the ocv, based on the signals output from the sensors. The vvt controller regulates the intake camshaft angle using oil pressure through the ocv. As result, the relative position between the camshaft and the crankshaft is optimized, and the engine torque improves, fuel economy improves, and exhaust emissions decrease under overall driving conditions. Also, the ecm detects the actual valve timing using signals from the camshaft position sensor and the crankshaft position sensor, and performs the feedback control. This is how target valve timing is verified by the ecm.
Monitor description
After the ecm sends the ”target” duty–cycle signal to the ocv, the ecm monitors the ocv current to establish an ”actual” duty–cycle. The ecm detects a malfunction and sets a dtc when the actual duty–cycle ratio varies from the target duty–cycle ratio.
Monitor strategy
Typical enabling conditions
Typical malfunction thresholds
Component operating ra
Wiring diagram
Using the steering wheel switches
The steering wheel switches can be used to operate a connected cellular phone.
Operating a telephone using the steering wheel switches
■ Steering wheel switches on the right hand side
1 Off hook switch
• Make a call
• Receive a call
• Display “Phone” screen
2 On hook switch
• End a cal ...
Air outlets
■ Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume changes according to the selected airflow mode.
: Some models
■ Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
► Front center outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.
► Fron ...
Inspection
1. Cooling fan relay
Inspect the cooling fan relay continuity.
Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity
between terminals 1 and 2.
If there is no continuity, replace the relay.
Check that there is no continuity between terminals
3 and 5.
If there is conti ...