Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve

Disconnect intake valve timing control solenoid valve harness connector.

Check resistance between intake valve timing control solenoid valve as shown in INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE CONNECTOR TERMINAL RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS .

INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE CONNECTOR TERMINAL RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Terminal	Resistance
1 and 2	7.0-7.7Ω at 20°C (68°F)
1 or 2 and ground	Ω (Continuity should not exist.)

If NG, replace intake valve timing control solenoid valve. If OK, go to next step.

Fig 1: Checking Resistance Between Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve Terminals

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Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve.
Provide 12V DC between intake valve timing control solenoid valve terminals and then interrupt it. Make sure that the plunger moves as shown in Fig 2.
CAUTION: Do not apply 12V DC continuously for 5 seconds or more. Doing so may result in damage to the coil in intake valve timing control solenoid valve.

Fig 2: Checking Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve Operation
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

If NG, replace intake valve timing control solenoid valve.

NOTE: Always replace O-ring when intake valve timing control solenoid valve is removed.