engine TOYOTA RAV4 2006 Service Repair Manual

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DESCRIPTION
The Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system includes the ECM, OCV and VVT controller. The ECM sends a
target duty-cycle control signal to the OCV. This control signal regulates the oil pressure supplied to the
VVT controller. Camshaft timing control is performed according to engine operating conditions such as the
intake air volume, throttle valve position and engine coolant temperature. The ECM controls the OCV,
based on the signals transmitted by several sensors. The VVT controller regulates the intake camshaft
angle using oil pressure through the OCV. As a result, the relative positions of the camshaft and
crankshaft are optimized, the engine torque and fuel economy improve, and the exhaust emissions
decrease under overall driving conditions. The ECM detects the actual intake valve timing using signals
from the camshaft and crankshaft position sensors, and performs feedback control. This is how the target
intake valve timing is verified by the ECM.
HINT:
This DTC relates to the Oil Control Valve (OCV).
DTC P0010Camshaft Position "A" Actuator Circuit (Bank
1)
DTC No. DTC Detection Conditions Trouble Areas
P0010Open or short in OCV circuit
(1 trip detection logic)• Open or short in OCV circuit
•OCV
•ECM
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MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECM optimizes the valve timing using the VVT system to control the intake camshaft. The VVT
system includes the ECM, the OCV and the VVT controller. The ECM sends a target duty-cycle control
signal to the OCV. This control signal regulates the oil pressure supplied to the VVT controller. The VVT
controller can advance or retard the intake camshaft.
After the ECM sends the target duty-cycle control signal to the OCV, the ECM monitors the OCV current
to establish an actual duty-cycle. The ECM determines the existence of a malfunction and sets the DTC
when the actual duty-cycle ratio varies from the target duty-cycle ratio.
MONITOR STRATEGY
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE
Related DTCs P0010: VVT OCV range check
Required Sensors/Components (Main) VVT OCV
Required Sensors/Components (Related) -
Frequency of Operation Continuous
Duration 1 second
MIL Operation Immediate
Sequence of Operation None
Monitor runs whenever following DTCs not present None
All of following conditions met -
Starter OFF
Ignition switch ON
Time after ignition switch OFF to ON 0.5 seconds or more
One of following conditions met -
A. All of following conditions met -
Battery voltage 11 to 13 V
Target duty ratio Less than 70 %
Output signal duty ratio 100 %
B. All of following conditions met -
Battery voltage 13 V or more
Target duty ratio Less than 80 %
Output signal duty ratio 100 %
C. Both of following conditions met -
Current cut status Not cut
Output signal duty ratio 3 % or less
VVT OCV duty ratio 3 to 100 %

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WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. 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.
(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(b) Start the engine and turn the tester ON.
(c) Warm up the engine.
(d) On the tester, select the following menu items:
DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / ACTIVE TEST /
VVT CTRL B1.
(e) Check the engine speed while operating the Oil Control
Valve (OCV) using the tester.
OK
OK
NG
1PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (OPERATE OCV)
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Tester Operations Specified Conditions
OCV OFF Normal engine speed
OCV ONEngine idles roughly or stalls
(soon after OCV switched from OFF to ON)
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS

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(a) Disconnect the B17 OCV connector.
(b) Measure the resistance between the terminals of the
OCV.
Standard resistance:
6.9 to 7.9
at 20C (68F)
(c) Reconnect the OCV connector.
NG
OK
(a) Disconnect the B17 OCV connector.
(b) Disconnect the B30 ECM connector.
(c) Measure the resistance of the wire harness side
connectors.
Standard resistance (check for open)
Standard resistance (check for short)
(d) Reconnect the OCV connector.
(e) Reconnect the ECM connector.
NG
OK
2INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
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REPLACE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL
CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
3CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (OCV - ECM)
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Tester Connections Specified Conditions
B17-1 (OC1+) - B30-100 (OC1+) Below 1
B17-2 (OC1-) - B30-123 (OC1-) Below 1
Tester Connections Specified Conditions
B17-1 (OC1+) or B30-100 (OC1+) -
Body ground10 k
or higher
B17-2 (OC1-) or B30-123 (OC1-) -
Body ground10 k
or higher
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR
CONNECTOR
REPLACE ECM

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DESCRIPTION
The VVT system includes the ECM, Oil Control Valve (OCV) and VVT controller. The ECM sends a target
duty-cycle control signal to the OCV. This control signal regulates the oil pressure supplied to the VVT
controller. Camshaft timing control is performed according to engine operating conditions such as the
intake air volume, throttle valve position and engine coolant temperature. The ECM controls the OCV,
based on the signals transmitted by several sensors. The VVT controller regulates the intake camshaft
angle using oil pressure through the OCV. As a result, the relative positions of the camshaft and
crankshaft are optimized, the engine torque and fuel economy improve, and the exhaust emissions
decrease under overall driving conditions. The ECM detects the actual intake valve timing using signals
from the camshaft and crankshaft position sensors, and performs feedback control. This is how the target
intake valve timing is verified by the ECM.
DTC P0011Camshaft Position "A" - Timing Over-Advanced
or System Performance (Bank 1)
DTC P0012Camshaft Position "A" - Timing Over-Retarded
(Bank 1)
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MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECM optimizes the intake valve timing using the VVT (Variable Valve Timing) system to control the
intake camshaft. The 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 regulates the oil
pressure supplied to the VVT controller. The VVT controller can advance or retard the intake camshaft.
If the difference between the target and actual intake valve timings is large, and changes in the actual
intake valve timing are small, the ECM interprets this as the VVT controller stuck malfunction and sets a
DTC.
Example:
A DTC is set when the following conditions 1, 2 and 3 are met:
1. The difference between the target and actual intake valve timing is more than 5
CA (Crankshaft
Angle) and the condition continues for more than 4.5 seconds.
2. It takes 5 seconds or more to change the valve timing by 5
CA.
3. After above conditions 1 and 2 are met, the OCV is forcibly activated 63 times or more.
DTC P0011 (Advanced Cam Timing) is subject to 1 trip detection logic.
DTC P0012 (Retarded Cam Timing) is subject to 2 trip detection logic.
These DTCs indicate that the VVT controller cannot operate properly due to OCV malfunctions or the
presence of foreign objects in the OCV.
The monitor will run if all of the following conditions are met:
– The engine is warm (the engine coolant temperature is 75
C [167F] or more).
– The vehicle has been driven at more than 64 km/h (40 mph) for 3 minutes.
– The engine has idled for 3 minutes.
MONITOR STRATEGY
DTC No. DTC Detection Conditions Trouble Areas
P0011Advanced camshaft timing:
With warm engine and engine speed of between 550 rpm and
4,000 rpm, all conditions (1), (2) and (3) met (1 trip detection
logic):
1. Difference between target and actual intake valve timings
more than 5
CA (Crankshaft Angle) for 4.5 seconds
2. Current intake valve timing fixed (timing changes less than
5
CA in 5 seconds)
3. Variations in VVT controller timing more than 19
CA of
maximum delayed timing (malfunction in advance timing)• Valve timing
•OCV
• OCV filter
• Camshaft timing gear assembly
•ECM
P0012Retarded camshaft timing:
With warm engine and engine speed of between 550 rpm and
4,000 rpm, all conditions (1), (2) and (3) met (2 trip detection
logic):
1. Difference between target and actual intake valve timings
more than 5
CA (Crankshaft Angle) for 4.5 seconds
2. Current intake valve timing fixed (timing changes less than
5
CA in 5 seconds)
3. Variations in VVT controller timing 19CA or less of
maximum delayed timing (malfunction in retarded timing)• Valve timing
•OCV
• OCV filter
• Camshaft timing gear assembly
•ECM
Related DTCsP0011: Advanced camshaft timing
P0012: Retarded camshaft timing
Required Sensors/Components (Main) VVT OCV and VVT Actuator
Required Sensors/Components (Related)Crankshaft position sensor, camshaft position sensor and Engine
coolant temperature sensor
Frequency of Operation Once per driving cycle
Duration Within 10 seconds
MIL OperationAdvanced camshaft timing: Immediate
Retarded camshaft timing: 2 driving cycles
Sequence of Operation None

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TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
Advanced camshaft timing:
Retard camshaft timing:
If the difference between the target and actual camshaft timings is greater than the specified value, the
ECM operates the VVT actuator.
Then, the ECM monitors the camshaft timing change for 5 seconds.
WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to DTC P0010 (see page ES-64).
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
NOTICE:
DTC P0011 or P0012 may be set when foreign objects in the engine oil are caught in some parts of
the system. The DTC will remain set even if the system returns to normal after a short time.
Foreign objects are filtered out by the oil filter.
HINT:
If DTC P0011 or P0012 is present, check the VVT (Variable Valve Timing) system.
Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. 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.
(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.
(c) Select the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS /
ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / CURRENT CODES.
(d) Read DTCs.
Result
Monitor runs whenever following DTCs not presentP0100 - P0103 (MAF meter)
P0115 - P0118 (ECT sensor)
P0125 (Insufficient ECT for closed loop)
P0335 (CKP sensor)
P0340 (CMP sensor)
P0351 - P0354 (Igniter)
Battery voltage 11 V or more
Engine RPM 550 to 4,000 rpm
ECT 75
C (167F) to 100C (212F)
All of following conditions met -
Crank angle between reference position and actual intake camshaft
angle67
CA or more
Valve timing No change at advanced valve timing
All of following conditions met -
Crank angle between reference point and actual intake camshaft
angleLess than 67
CA
Valve timing No change at retarded valve timing
1CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0011 OR P0012)
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HINT:
If any DTCs other than P0011 or P0012 are output,
troubleshoot those DTCs first.
B
A
(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(b) Start the engine and turn the tester ON.
(c) Warm up the engine.
(d) On the tester, select the following menu items:
DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / ACTIVE TEST /
VVT CTRL B1.
(e) Check the engine speed while operating the Oil Control
Valve (OCV) using the tester.
OK
NG
OK
(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.
(c) Clear DTCs (see page ES-35).
(d) Start the engine and warm it up.
(e) Switch the ECM from normal mode to check mode using
the tester.
(f) Drive the vehicle for more than 10 minutes.
(g) Read DTCs using the tester.
OK:
No DTC output.
NG
OK
P0011 or P0012 A
P0011 or P0012 and other DTCs B
GO TO DTC CHART
2PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (OPERATE OCV)
Tester Operations Specified Conditions
OCV OFF Normal engine speed
OCV ONEngine idles roughly or stalls
(soon after OCV switched from OFF to ON)
Go to step 4
3CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0011 OR P0012)
Go to step 4
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(a) Remove the cylinder head cover.
(b) Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align its groove with the
timing mark "0" on the timing chain cover.
(c) Check that the timing marks on the camshaft timing
sprocket and camshaft timing gear are facing upward as
shown in the illustration.
If not, turn the crankshaft 1 revolution (360
), then align
the marks as above.
OK:
Timing marks on camshaft timing gears are aligned
as shown in the illustration.
(d) Reinstall the cylinder head cover.
NG
OK
(a) Remove the OCV.
(b) Measure the resistance between the terminals of the
OCV.
Standard resistance:
6.9 to 7.9
at 20C (68F)
(c) Apply the positive battery voltage to terminal 1 and
negative battery voltage to terminal 2. Check the valve
operation.
OK:
Valve moves quickly.
(d) Reinstall the OCV.
NG
OK
(a) Remove the generator.
(b) Remove the OCV filter.
(c) Check that the filter is not clogged.
OK:
Filter is not clogged.
(d) Reinstall the OCV filter.
(e) Reinstall the generator.
NG
4CHECK VALVE TIMING (CHECK FOR LOOSE AND JUMPED TEETH ON TIMING CHAIN)
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ADJUST VALVE TIMING
5INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (OCV)
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REPLACE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL
CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
6INSPECT OIL CONTROL VALVE FILTER
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CLEAN OIL CONTROL VALVE FILTER

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OK
NEXT
(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.
(c) Clear DTCs (see page ES-35).
(d) Start the engine and warm it up.
(e) Switch the ECM from normal mode to check mode using
the tester.
(f) Drive the vehicle for more than 10 minutes.
(g) Read output DTCs using the tester.
Standard:
No DTC output.
HINT:
DTC P0011 or P0012 is output when foreign objects in
engine oil are caught in some parts of the system. These
codes will stay registered even if the system returns to
normal after a short time. These foreign objects are then
captured by the oil filter, thus eliminating the source of
the problem.
OK
NG
7REPLACE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY
8CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS
SYSTEM OK
REPLACE ECM