Canada - Engine Control - MIL ON Oil Control Valve
BulletinTSB2554
Issue Date
January 23, 2008
Title
M.I.L. "ON" VVTi DTCs - OIL CONTROL VALVE (OCV)
Component
HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONING
Models
'07 - '08 ES 350 & '07 - '08 RX 350 (Japan Built)
INTRODUCTION:
Some 2007 - 2008 model year ES 350 and RX 350 vehicles may exhibit a M.I.L. "ON" condition with one or more VVTi related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) stored in the Engine Control Module or ECM (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM). Please use the repair procedure below to address customer concerns.
APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2007 - 2008 model year ES 350 vehicles equipped with the 2GR-FE engine and produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown below.
- 2007 - 2008 model year RX 350 (Japan built) vehicles equipped with the 2GR-FE engine and produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
PARTS INFORMATION:
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
REQUIRED SSTs:
INSPECTION PROCEDURE:
One or more of the following DTCs may be stored:
- P0011 Camshaft Position "A" - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)
- P0012 Camshaft Position "A" - Timing Over-Retarded or System Performance (Bank 1)
- P0014 Camshaft Position "B" - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)
- P0015 Camshaft Position "B" - Timing Over-Retarded or System Performance (Bank 1)
- P0016 Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A)
- P0017 Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor B)
- P0018 Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A)
- P0019 Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor B)
- P0021 Camshaft Position "A" - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 2)
- P0022 Camshaft Position "A" - Timing Over-Retarded or System Performance (Bank 2)
- P0024 Camshaft Position "B" - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 2)
- P0025 Camshaft Position "B" - Timing Over-Retarded or System Performance (Bank 2)
- P0300 - Random Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P030# - Cylinder (1 - 6) Misfire Detected
Refer to the chart for OCV inspection:
If the M.I.L. "ON" condition is diagnosed as an OCV, proceed to the Repair Procedure.
NOTE:
Misfire DTCs (P030#) may be present on the related bank.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
Remove and replace the affected OCV. Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Lexus
- Model: ES 350 or RX 350
- Year: 2007 or 2008
- Service Category: Engine/Hybrid System
- Section: Engine Control
- Keyword: 2GR-FE Engine Control System: Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly: Removal
- Keyword: 2GR-FE Engine Control System: Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly: Installation
NOTE:
Removal of the intake air surge tank is NOT necessary for R & R of either Bank 2 OCV.
NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available.
IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.