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Component Inspection





Engine Control

P0079 Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Low (Bank 1) - Component Inspection

Component Inspection

Check OCV resistance
1. IG "OFF" and disconnect OCV connector.
2. Measure resistance between power and signal terminals of OCV. (Component Side)

Specification : 6.7 - 7.7 at 20°C (68°F)




3. Is the measured resistance within specification?





OCV Actuation Test
1. Connect GDS and IG "ON"
2. Select "Exhaust Oil Control Valve" on the Actuation Test
3. Activates "Exhaust Oil Control Valve" by pressing "START" button
(Should hear a faint click from Oil Control solenoid Valve)
4. Repeat this procedure 4 or 5 times to ensure oil control solenoid valve reliability




5. Does OCV generate click sound during actuation test?