Code No. P0011: Inlet Variable Valve Timing System

OPERATION

Check code No. P0010: inlet oil feeder control valve system (Refer to ).

FUNCTION

The engine-ECU controls the spool valve position of the inlet oil feeder control valve corresponding to the driving condition of the engine and continuously changes the phase of the inlet camshaft.
The phase angle of the inlet camshaft is computed from the signal patterns of the crank angle sensor and inlet camshaft position sensor.

TROUBLE JUDGMENT

Check Conditions

More than 20 seconds have passed since the engine starting sequence was completed.
Engine speed is more than 1,188 r/min.
Engine coolant temperature is more than 76°C.

Judgment Criterion

Difference between inlet valve open timing and target inlet valve open timing is more than 5°CA for 5 seconds.

FAIL-SAFE AND BACKUP FUNCTION

None

PROBABLE CAUSES

Failed inlet oil feeder control valve
Damage in inlet oil feeder control valve circuit or loose connector contact
Failed inlet timing sprocket operation
Clogged oil passage
Failed inlet camshaft
Failed engine-ECU

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. M.U.T.-III data list

Data list reference table (Refer to ).

Item 36: V.V.T. phase angle (inlet)

Q. Is the check result normal?

	Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions ).

	Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check inlet oil feeder control valve itself.

Oil feeder control valve check (Refer to ).

Q. Is the check result normal?

	Go to Step 3.

	Replace the inlet oil feeder control valve.

STEP 3. Check harness between inlet oil feeder control valve connector terminal and engine-ECU connector terminal OCVI.

Check output line for damage.

Q. Is the check result normal?

	Go to Step 4.

	Repair or replace the connector, or repair the damaged harness wire.

STEP 4. Check harness between engine control relay connector terminal and inlet oil feeder control valve connector terminal.

Check power supply line for damage.

Q. Is the check result normal?

	Go to Step 5.

	Repair or replace the connector, or repair the damaged harness wire.

STEP 5. Check inlet camshaft sensing portion.

Q. Is the check result normal?

	Go to Step 6.

	Replace the inlet camshaft.

STEP 6. Check inlet variable valve timing sprocket operation mechanism for being stuck.

Check inlet variable valve timing sprocket
(Refer to GROUP 11B - Timing Chain - Inspection ).

Q. Is the check result normal?

	Go to Step 7.

	Repair it.

STEP 7. Check oil passage of inlet variable valve timing control system for being clogged.

Q. Is the check result normal?

	Go to Step 8.

	Repair it.

STEP 8. M.U.T.-III diagnosis code

Reconfirmation of diagnosis code.

Q. Is diagnosis code set?

	Replace the engine-ECU.

	Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions ).