Camshaft Control (CVVT)

Camshaft Control (CVVT)







The engine control module (ECM) controls the camshaft reset valve (CVVT) steplessly. The pressure of the engine oil is used to regulate the CVVT unit.

The CVVT unit is installed on the intake camshaft on all B5244-engines.

There are 30 camshaft degrees (60 crankshaft degrees) between the limit positions.

The variable camshaft is hydraulically controlled by the engine oil. The camshaft turns when the camshaft reset valve (CVVT) releases lubricating oil into the front (A) or rear chamber (B) of the CVVT unit. The chambers are separated by a piston which is secured in the camshaft. The piston is secured in the cover of the CVVT unit by splines so that it moves easily. When the oil acts on the piston, the piston twists. The pulse wheel for the timing belt is on the outer cover of the CVVT unit.

Regulation is precise and rapid.

The camshaft reset valve (CVVT) has extremely fine ducts. This allows for precise regulation. However as a result the reset valve is sensitive to contaminants.

The main role of the variable camshaft is to reduce exhaust emissions, especially during cold starting. Idle quality is also improved.

Before the engine starts, there is an internal check consisting of the following stages:

1. When the ignition is switched on, there is an electrical check of the signal cable, the power supply cable and the solenoid. This check checks for a short-circuit to supply voltage or ground and open-circuits
2. The camshaft is checked to ensure that it is in the correct position in relation to the flywheel, with the camshaft in its O position (mechanical resting position). This can be done by comparing the signals from the camshaft position (CMP) sensor and the engine speed (RPM) sensor. If there is too much deviation between these, the camshaft reset valve (CVVT) is not activated and a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is stored
3. During greater control of the variable camshaft, the amount of time taken to deploy the camshaft to the desired value is measured. This time is used partly to assess how long it takes to change the angle of the camshaft and partly to disengage the variable camshaft if the time exceeds a certain maximum limit. The camshaft uses the engine oil and the oil pressure to turn itself. The rotation time varies, depending on factors such as engine speed (RPM), oil pressure and the viscosity of the oil (which depends open the temperature and quality of the oil)
4. The signal from the camshaft position (CMP) sensor is compared with the signal from the engine speed (RPM) sensor when the engine is turned over to ensure that it is correct. The check stops when the engine has started. If the check returns faulty values, a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is stored and there is no camshaft control (CVVT).

Control







Control takes place as follows when deploying the camshaft:
1. Oil is forced from the engine lubricating system to the intake port on the reset valve
2. The engine control module (ECM) grounds the valve, the position of the piston in the valve changes and the oil is guided to the continuous variable valve timing (CVVT) unit chamber (A1) via the duct (A2) in the camshaft
3. The continuous variable valve timing (CVVT) unit hub is pressed backwards by the oil pressure. The continuous variable valve timing (CVVT) unit then rotates the hub and the carriers are joined by twisted splines
4. The oil flows to the engine oil pan via the outer ducts on the hub and the reset valve's return hose.

Control takes place as follows when returning the camshaft:
1. Oil is forced from the engine lubricating system to the intake port on the reset valve
2. The engine control module (ECM) breaks the ground connection for the valve. The piston in the valve is then pressed back by a spring. The oil flows to the continuous variable valve timing (CVVT) unit chamber (B1) via a duct (B2) in the camshaft
3. The hub of the continuous variable valve timing (CVVT) unit is forced forward by the oil pressure that is created. The continuous variable valve timing (CVVT) unit will rotate back to the non-deployed position
4. The oil flows to the engine oil pan via the center duct on the hub and the reset valve's return duct.

The above takes place very quickly. The engine control module (ECM) controls the deployment and return of the reset valve continually at high frequency. This results in rapid and exact control.

There are diagnostics for this function.