Oil Flow Control Solenoid Valve: Inspection

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Check that the oil flow control solenoid valve has no deformation, cracks or other damages.
Measure the resistance between the oil flow control solenoid valve terminals.

Intake oil flow control solenoid valve

Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Intake Oil Flow Control Solenoid Valve Terminals
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Exhaust oil flow control solenoid valve

Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Exhaust Oil Flow Control Solenoid Valve Terminals
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Terminal No.	Standard
1 and 2	7.4±0.5 Ω (when 20°C (68°F))