Home Engine/Hybrid System Engine Control 3UR-FE ENGINE CONTROL: SFI SYSTEM
Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 C
Service Category: Engine/Hybrid System Section: Engine Control
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM000000YTB02UX
Title: 3UR-FE ENGINE CONTROL: SFI SYSTEM: DESCRIPTION (2008 LX570)

DTC

P0365

Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Circuit (Bank 1)

DTC

P0367

Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Circuit Low Input (Bank 1)

DTC

P0368

Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Circuit High Input (Bank 1)

DTC

P0390

Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Circuit (Bank 2)

DTC

P0392

Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Circuit Low Input (Bank 2)

DTC

P0393

Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Circuit High Input (Bank 2)

DESCRIPTION

The exhaust camshaft Variable Valve Timing (VVT) sensor (EV1, 2 signal) consists of a magnet and MRE (Magnetic Resistance Element).

The exhaust camshaft has 3 teeth on its outer circumference. When the exhaust camshaft rotates, changes occur in the air gaps between the teeth and MRE, which affects the magnetic field. As a result, the resistance of the MRE material fluctuates. The VVT sensor converts the exhaust camshaft rotation data into pulse signals, uses the pulse signals to determine the camshaft angle, and sends it to the ECM.

DTC Code

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

P0365

P0390

When either condition below is met:

  • The input voltage to the ECM remains at below 0.3 V or higher than 4.7 V for more than 4 seconds when 2 or more seconds have elapsed after turning the engine switch on (IG) (1 trip detection logic).
  • No VVT sensor signal is sent to the ECM during cranking (2 trip detection logic).
  • Open or short in VVT sensor (for exhaust side) circuit
  • VVT sensor (for exhaust side)
  • Exhaust camshaft
  • Jumped tooth of timing chain
  • ECM

P0367

P0392

The output voltage of the VVT sensor is below 0.3 V for 4 seconds (1 trip detection logic).

  • Open or short in VVT sensor (for exhaust side) circuit
  • VVT sensor (for exhaust side)
  • Exhaust camshaft
  • Jumped tooth of timing chain
  • ECM

P0368

P0393

The output voltage of the VVT sensor is higher than 4.7 V for 4 seconds (1 trip detection logic).

  • Open or short in VVT sensor (for exhaust side) circuit
  • VVT sensor (for exhaust side)
  • Exhaust camshaft
  • Jumped tooth of timing chain
  • ECM

Reference: Inspection using an oscilloscope

Standard:

Tester Connection

Tool Setting

Condition

Specified Condition

C53-110 (NE+) - C53-111 (NE-)

5 V/DIV.

20 msec./DIV.

Cranking or idling

The correct waveform is as shown

C53-69 (EV1+) - C53-68 (EV1-)

5 V/DIV.

20 msec./DIV.

Cranking or idling

The correct waveform is as shown

C53-64 (EV2+) - C53-65 (EV2-)

5 V/DIV.

20 msec./DIV.

Cranking or idling

The correct waveform is as shown

HINT:

EV1+ and EV2+ stand for the VVT sensor (for exhaust side) signal, and NE+ stands for the CKP sensor signal.

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

If no signal is transmitted by the VVT sensor despite the engine revolving, or the rotations of the camshaft and the crankshaft are not synchronized, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction of the sensor.

MONITOR STRATEGY

Related DTCs

P0365: VVT sensor (for Bank 1) open/short

P0365: VVT position/Crankshaft position misalignment (for Bank 1)

P0367: VVT position sensor (for Bank 1) range check (low voltage)

P0368: VVT position sensor (for Bank 1) range check (high voltage)

P0390: VVT sensor (for Bank 2) open/short

P0390: VVT position/Crankshaft position misalignment (for Bank 2)

P0392: VVT position sensor (for Bank 2) range check (low voltage)

P0393: VVT position sensor (for Bank 2) range check (high voltage)

Required Sensors/Components (Main)

VVT position sensor (for Bank 1 and 2)

Required Sensors/Components (Related)

Crankshaft position sensor

Frequency of Operation

Continuous

Duration

5 seconds: P0365, P0390 (After starting engine)

4 seconds: Others

MIL Operation

2 driving cycles: P0365, P0390 (cranking)

Immediate: Others

Sequence of Operation

None

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

All:

Monitor runs whenever following DTCs are not stored

None

Chattering, Low voltage, High voltage:

Starter

OFF

Engine switch

On (IG)

Time after engine switch off to on (IG)

2 seconds or more

Battery voltage

8 V or higher

P0365, P0390 (Engine running):

Engine speed

600 rpm or more

Battery voltage

8 V or higher

Starter

OFF

Engine switch

On (IG)

P0365, P0390 (Cranking):

Starter

ON

Minimum battery voltage

Below 11 V

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

P0365, P0390 (Chattering):

Exhaust VVT sensor voltage

Below 0.3 V, or higher than 4.7 V

P0367, P0392 (Low voltage):

Exhaust VVT sensor voltage

Below 0.3 V

P0368, P0393 (High voltage):

Exhaust VVT sensor voltage

Higher than 4.7 V

P0365, P0390 (Engine running, Cranking):

Exhaust VVT sensor signal

No signal

COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE

VVT sensor voltage

0.3 to 4.7 V

WIRING DIAGRAM



INSPECTION PROCEDURE

HINT:

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 HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SENSOR POWER SOURCE)


(a) Disconnect the C22 or C23 VVT sensor (for exhaust side) connector.

(b) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

3 (VC2) - Body ground

Engine switch on (IG)

4.5 to 5.0 V

OK

2.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (VVT SENSOR (for Exhaust Side) - ECM)


(a) Disconnect the C22 or C23 VVT (for exhaust side) sensor connector.

(b) Disconnect the C53 ECM connector.

(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

C22-1 (EX+) - C53-69 (EV1+)

Always

Below 1 Ω

C22-2 (EX-) - C53-68 (EV1-)

Always

Below 1 Ω

C23-1 (EX+) - C53-64 (EV2+)

Always

Below 1 Ω

C23-2 (EX-) - C53-65 (EV2-)

Always

Below 1 Ω

C22-1 (EX+) or C53-69 (EV1+) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

C22-2 (EX-) or C53-68 (EV1-) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

C23-1 (EX+) or C53-64 (EV2+) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

C23-2 (EX-) or C53-65 (EV2-) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

OK

3.

CHECK SENSOR INSTALLATION (VVT SENSOR)


(a) Check the VVT sensor (for exhaust side) installation.

OK:

Sensor is installed correctly.

OK

4.

CHECK EXHAUST CAMSHAFT

(a) Check the teeth of the camshaft.

OK:

Teeth do not have any cracks or deformation.

OK

5.

REPLACE VVT SENSOR (for Exhaust Side)

(a) Replace the VVT sensor (for exhaust side) 3UR-FE ENGINE CONTROL: CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR: REMOVAL (2008 LX570) .

NEXT

6.

CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the engine switch on (IG).

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Clear DTCs 3UR-FE ENGINE CONTROL: SFI SYSTEM: DTC CHECK / CLEAR (2008 LX570) .

(e) Start the engine.

(f) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.

(g) Read DTCs.

Result

Result

Proceed to

No output

A

P0365, P0367, P0368, P0390, P0392 or P0393

B

HINT:

If the engine does not start, replace the ECM.

A