DTC Description
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC No. | CONSULT screen terms (Trouble diagnosis content) | DTC detecting condit |
P0078 | EX V/T ACT/CIRC-B1 (Exhaust valve control solenoid circuit bank 1) | An improper voltage is sent to the ECM through exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve. |
POSSIBLE CAUSE
FAIL-SAFE
Device fix mode
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.PRECONDITIONING
If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following procedure before conducting the next test.
>> GO TO2.
2.PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
Is 1st trip DTC detected? YES >> Proceed to EC-195, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> INSPECTION END
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK EXHAUST VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE POWER SUPPLY
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK EXHAUST VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> Perform the trouble diagnosis for power supply circuit.
NO >> Repair or replace error-detected parts.
3.CHECK EXHAUST VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE GROUND CIRCUIT
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair or replace error-detected parts.
4.CHECK EXHAUST VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
Check the exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to EC-183, "Component Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Replace exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve.
5.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to GI-41, "Intermittent Incident".
>> INSPECTION END
Component Inspection
1.CHECK EXHAUST VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE-1
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Replace exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to EM-44, "Exploded View".
2.CHECK EXHAUST VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE-2
CAUTION: Do not apply 12 V DC continuously for 5 seconds or more.
Doing so may result in damage to the coil in exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve.
NOTE: Always replace O-ring when exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve is removed.
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Replace exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to EM-44, "Exploded View".
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