CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0014, P0015, P0024 OR P0025)
PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (OPERATE OCV)
CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0014, P0015, P0024 OR P0025)
CHECK VALVE TIMING (CHECK FOR LOOSE AND JUMPED TEETH ON TIMING CHAIN)
INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (FOR EXHAUST CAMSHAFT)
INSPECT OIL CONTROL VALVE FILTER AND PIPE
CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS
DTC P0014 Camshaft Position "B" - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1) |
DTC P0015 Camshaft Position "B" - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1) |
DTC P0024 Camshaft Position "B" - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 2) |
DTC P0025 Camshaft Position "B" - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 2) |
DESCRIPTION
- HINT:
- If DTC P0014, P0015, P0024 or P0025 is present, check the VVT (Variable Valve Timing) system.

DTC No. | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
P0014 P0024 | Advanced cam timing: With engine warmed up and engine speed of between 500 rpm and 4000 rpm, all conditions (a), (b) and (c) are met (2 trip detection logic): (a) Difference between target and actual exhaust valve timing is more than 5°CA (Crankshaft Angle) for 4.5 seconds (b) Current exhaust valve timing is fixed (timing changes less than 5°CA in 5 seconds) (c) Variations in VVT controller timing are more than 19°CA of maximum delayed timing (advanced) |
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P0015 P0025 | Retarded cam timing: With engine warmed up and engine speed of between 500 rpm and 4000 rpm, all conditions (a), (b) and (c) are met (1 trip detection logic): (a) Difference between target and actual exhaust valve timing is more than 5°CA (Crankshaft Angle) for 4.5 seconds (b) Current exhaust valve timing is fixed (timing changes less than 5°CA in 5 seconds) (c) Variations in VVT controller timing are more than 19°CA or less of maximum delayed timing (retarded) |
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WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to DTC P0013 (RAV4_ACA30 RM000000XH704LX_07.html).INSPECTION PROCEDURE
- HINT:
Abnormal bank | Advanced timing over (Valve timing is out of specified range) | Retarded timing over (Valve timing is out of specified range) |
Bank 1 | P0014 | P0015 |
Bank 2 | P0024 | P0025 |
- If DTC P0014 or P0015 is displayed, check the exhaust camshaft circuit for the bank 1 VVT system.
- Bank 1 refers to the bank that includes cylinder No. 1.
- If DTC P0024 or P0025 is displayed, check the exhaust camshaft circuit for the bank 2 VVT system.
- Bank 2 refers to the bank that does not include cylinder No. 1.
- Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can be helpful in determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, whether the engine was warmed up or not, whether the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, as well as other data recorded at the time of a malfunction (RAV4_ACA30 RM000000PDS09FX.html).
1.CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0014, P0015, P0024 OR P0025) |
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and turn the tester on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / DTC.
Read the DTCs.
- Result:
Display (DTC output) Proceed to P0014, P0015, P0024 or P0025 A P0014, P0015, P0024 or P0025 and other DTCs B
- HINT:
- If any DTCs other than P0014, P0015, P0024 or P0025 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.
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2.PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (OPERATE OCV) |
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Start the engine and turn the tester on.
Warm up the engine.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the VVT System (Bank 1) or Control the VVT System (Bank 2).
Check the engine speed while operating the Oil Control Valve (OCV) using the tester.
- OK:
Tester Operation Specified Condition OCV OFF Normal engine speed OCV ON Engine idles roughly or stalls (soon after OCV switched from OFF to ON)
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3.CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0014, P0015, P0024 OR P0025) |
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and turn the tester on.
Clear the DTCs (RAV4_ACA30 RM000000PDK0WDX.html).
Start the engine and warm it up.
Switch the ECM from normal mode to check mode using the tester (RAV4_ACA30 RM000000PDL09GX.html).
Drive the vehicle for more than 10 minutes.
Read the DTCs using the tester.
- OK:
- No DTC output.
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4.CHECK VALVE TIMING (CHECK FOR LOOSE AND JUMPED TEETH ON TIMING CHAIN) |
Remove the cylinder head covers RH and LH.
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Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align its groove with the timing mark "0" of the timing chain cover.
Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing gears are aligned with the timing marks of the bearing cap as shown in the illustration.
If not, turn the crankshaft 1 revolution (360°), then align the marks as above.- OK:
- Timing marks on the crankshaft timing gears are aligned as shown in the illustration.
Reinstall the cylinder head covers.
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5.INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (FOR EXHAUST CAMSHAFT) |
Remove the exhaust camshaft OCV.
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Measure the resistance between the terminals of the OCV.
- Standard resistance:
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 1 - 2 20°C (68°F) 6.9 to 7.9 Ω
Apply positive battery voltage to terminal 1 and negative battery voltage to terminal 2. Check the valve operation.
- OK:
- Valve moves quickly.
Reinstall the OCV.
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6.INSPECT OIL CONTROL VALVE FILTER AND PIPE |
Remove the oil pipe No. 1 or No. 2.
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Remove the oil control valve filter.
Check that the filter and pipe are not clogged.
- OK:
- Filter is not clogged.
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7.REPLACE EXHAUST CAMSHAFT |
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8.CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS |
Clear the DTCs.
Operate the intelligent tester, or disconnect the EFI and ETCS fuses for more than 60 seconds to erase the codes.
Start the engine and warm up the engine.
Switch the ECM from normal mode to check mode using the intelligent tester (RAV4_ACA30 RM000000PDL09GX.html).
Drive the vehicle for more than 10 minutes or more.
Read the output DTCs using the intelligent tester.
- OK:
- No DTC output.
- HINT:
- DTC P0014, P0015, P0024 or P0025 is output when foreign objects in engine oil are caught in some parts of the system. These codes will stay output even if the system returns to normal after a short time. These foreign objects are then captured by the oil, thus eliminating the source of the problem.
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