P0368
2UR-FSE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: SFI SYSTEM: P0365,P0367,P0368,P0390,P0392,P0393: Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Circuit (Bank 1)
DESCRIPTION
The VVT sensor system consists of a timing rotor (installed on each camshaft) and Magnetic Resistance Element (MRE) type VVT sensor. The timing rotor (camshaft) has 3 protrusions. When it rotates, the magnetic vector (direction of magnetic field) applied to the VVT sensor's MRE varies, which causes its resistance to vary. This varying resistance is converted to voltage, and then modified into a rectangular waveform with Hi (approximately 4 V) and Lo (approximately 1 V) outputs. As a result, the actual camshaft's position is detected and the position is output to the ECM.
Reference: Inspection using an oscilloscope
HINT
EV1+ and EV2+ stands for the VVT sensor (for exhaust side) signal, and NE+ stands for the CKP sensor signal.
Standard
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
If no signal is transmitted by the VVT sensor despite the camshaft revolving, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction of the sensor.
When the sensor output voltage remains less than 0.3 V, or more than 4.7 V for more than 5 seconds, the ECM sets a DTC.
MONITOR STRATEGY
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
P0365 and P0390: VVT Sensor Range Check (After starting engine)
P0365, P0390, P0367, P0392, P0368, P0393: VVT Sensor Range Check (Low voltage, High voltage)
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
P0367 and P0392: VVT Sensor Range Check (Low voltage)
P0368 and P0393: VVT Sensor Range Check (High voltage)
P0365 and P0390: VVT Sensor Range Check (After starting engine)
COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT
- When viewed from the rear of the engine assembly, Bank 1 is on the left side and Bank 2 is on the right side.
- Read freeze frame data using the Techstream. 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
1. CHECK ECM TERMINAL VOLTAGE
(a) Inspect the ECM using an oscilloscope.
(1) While the engine is idling, check the waveform between the terminals of the ECM connector.
OK:
NG -- CHECK VVT SENSOR (SENSOR POWER SOURCE)
OK -- REPLACE ECM Removal
2. CHECK VVT SENSOR (SENSOR POWER SOURCE)
(a) Disconnect the E32 or E40 VVT sensor connector.
(b) Turn the power switch on (IG).
(c) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard voltage:
NG -- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (VVT SENSOR FOR EXHAUST SIDE - ECM)
OK -- Continue to next step.
3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (VVT SENSOR FOR EXHAUST SIDE - ECM)
(a) Disconnect the E32 or E40 VVT sensor connector.
(b) Disconnect the E1 or E3 ECM connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance (Check for open):
Standard resistance (Check for short):
NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK -- Continue to next step.
4. CHECK SENSOR INSTALLATION (VVT SENSOR FOR EXHAUST SIDE)
(a) Check the VVT sensor installation.
OK:
Sensor is installed correctly.
NG -- SECURELY REINSTALL Installation
OK -- Continue to next step.
5. CHECK EXHAUST CAMSHAFT
(a) Check the teeth of the signal plate.
OK:
Signal plate teeth do not have any cracks or deformation.
NG -- REPLACE EXHAUST CAMSHAFT Engine
OK -- Continue to next step.
6. REPLACE VVT SENSOR FOR EXHAUST SIDE
(a) Replace the VVT sensor for exhaust side Removal.
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
7. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Put the engine in inspection mode Inspection Mode Procedure.
(c) Turn the Techstream ON.
(d) Clear DTCs DTC Check / Clear.
(e) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
(f) Read DTCs.
Result
HINT
If the engine does not start, replace the ECM.
B -- REPLACE ECM Removal
A -- END
8. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (VVT SENSOR FOR EXHAUST SIDE - ECM)
(a) Disconnect the E32 or E40 VVT sensor for exhaust side connector.
(b) Disconnect the E1 ECM connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance (Check for open):
Standard resistance (Check for short):
NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK -- REPLACE ECM Removal