Last Modified: 08-21-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001R2I0
Model Year Start: 2021 Model: Avalon Prod Date Range: [08/2020 -           ]
Title: A25A-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM: P03652A,P036531; Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Bank 1 Signal Stuck in Range; 2021 - 2022 MY Avalon [08/2020 -        ]

DTC

P03652A

Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Bank 1 Signal Stuck in Range

DTC

P036531

Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Bank 1 No Signal

DESCRIPTION

Refer to DTC P036511.

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DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

MIL

Memory

Note

P03652A

Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Bank 1 Signal Stuck in Range

No camshaft position sensor (for exhaust camshaft) signal to ECM while engine cranking (1 trip detection logic).

  • Open or short in camshaft position sensor (for exhaust camshaft) circuit
  • Camshaft position sensor (for exhaust camshaft)
  • Exhaust camshaft
  • ECM

Comes on

DTC stored

SAE Code: P0365

P036531

Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Bank 1 No Signal

No camshaft position sensor (for exhaust camshaft) signal for 5 seconds at an engine speed of 600 rpm or higher (1 trip detection logic).

  • Open or short in camshaft position sensor (for exhaust camshaft) circuit
  • Camshaft position sensor (for exhaust camshaft)
  • Exhaust camshaft
  • ECM

Comes on

DTC stored

SAE Code: P0365

Reference: Inspection using an oscilloscope.

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MONITOR DESCRIPTION

If no pulse signal is transmitted by the camshaft position sensor (for exhaust camshaft) despite the camshaft rotating, or the rotation of the camshaft and the crankshaft is not synchronized, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction of the sensor.

MONITOR STRATEGY

Related DTCs

P0365: Exhaust camshaft position sensor verify pulse input

Required Sensors/Components (Main)

Camshaft position sensor (for exhaust camshaft)

Required Sensors/Components (Related)

Crankshaft position sensor

Frequency of Operation

Continuous

Duration

2 times: Case 1

5 seconds: Case 2

MIL Operation

Immediate

Sequence of Operation

None

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

Case 1

Monitor runs whenever the following DTCs are not stored

None

Both of the following conditions are met

-

Starter

After off to on timing

Minimum battery voltage while starter on

Less than 11 V

Case 2

All of the following conditions are met

-

Engine speed

600 rpm or higher

Exhaust camshaft position sensor range check fail (P0367, P0368)

Not detected

Engine switch

On (IG)

Starter

Off

Battery voltage

8 V or higher

Exhaust camshaft position sensor voltage

0.3 to 4.7 V

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

Exhaust camshaft position sensor signal

No signal

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

HINT:

  • After repair has been completed, clear the DTC and then check that the vehicle has returned to normal by performing the following All Readiness check procedure.

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  • When clearing the permanent DTCs, refer to the "CLEAR PERMANENT DTC" procedure.

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  1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
  3. Turn the Techstream on.
  4. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
  5. Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
  6. Start the engine [A].
  7. Idle the engine for 10 seconds or more [B].
  8. Turn the Techstream on.
  9. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes [C].
  10. Read the pending DTCs.

    HINT:

    • If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
    • If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
  11. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
  12. Input the DTC: P03652A or P036531.
  13. Check the DTC judgment result.

    Techstream Display

    Description

    NORMAL

    • DTC judgment completed
    • System normal

    ABNORMAL

    • DTC judgment completed
    • System abnormal

    INCOMPLETE

    • DTC judgment not completed
    • Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions

    HINT:

    • If the judgment result is NORMAL, the system is normal.
    • If the judgment result is ABNORMAL, the system is malfunctioning.
    • If the judgment result is INCOMPLETE, perform steps [B] through [C] again.
    • [A] to [C]: Normal judgment procedure.

      The normal judgment procedure is used to complete DTC judgment and also used when clearing permanent DTCs.

    • When clearing the permanent DTCs, do not disconnect the cable from the battery terminal or attempt to clear the DTCs during this procedure, as doing so will clear the universal trip and normal judgment histories.

WIRING DIAGRAM

Refer to DTC P036511.

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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

  • If no problem is found through this diagnostic troubleshooting procedure, there may be a mechanical problem with the engine.
  • Read Freeze Frame Data using the Techstream. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as Freeze Frame Data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, Freeze Frame Data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Camshaft Position Sensor (for Exhaust Camshaft))

HINT:

Make sure that the connector is properly connected. If it is not, securely connect it and check for DTCs again.

(a) Disconnect the camshaft position sensor (for exhaust camshaft) connector.

(b) Turn the engine switch on (IG).

(c) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

C15-3 (VC2) - Body ground

Engine switch on (IG)

4.5 to 5.5 V

C15-1 (VVE+) - Body ground

Engine switch on (IG)

3.0 to 5.0 V

(d) Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

(e) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

C15-3 (VC2) - C15-1 (VVE+)

Engine switch off

1.425 to 1.575 kΩ

C15-2 (VVE-) - Body ground

Always

Below 1 Ω

NG

GO TO STEP 4

OK

2.

CHECK SENSOR INSTALLATION AND CONDUCT VISUAL INSPECTION (CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (FOR EXHAUST CAMSHAFT))

*a

Clearance

(a) Visually check the camshaft position sensor (for exhaust camshaft) for damage.

(b) Check the camshaft position sensor (for exhaust camshaft) installation condition.

OK:

The camshaft position sensor (for exhaust camshaft) does not have any damage and is installed properly.

NG

SECURELY REINSTALL CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (FOR EXHAUST CAMSHAFT)

OK

3.

INSPECT EXHAUST CAMSHAFT (TIMING ROTOR)

(a) Check the timing rotor of the exhaust camshaft.

OK:

Camshaft timing rotor does not have any cracks or deformation.

HINT:

Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the exhaust camshaft.

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OK

REPLACE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (FOR EXHAUST CAMSHAFT)

NG

REPLACE EXHAUST CAMSHAFT

4.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (FOR EXHAUST CAMSHAFT) - ECM)

(a) Disconnect the camshaft position sensor (for exhaust camshaft) connector.

(b) Disconnect the ECM connector.

(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

C15-1 (VVE+) - C109-91 (EV1+)

Always

Below 1 Ω

C15-2 (VVE-) - C109-114 (EV1-)

Always

Below 1 Ω

C15-3 (VC2) - C109-113 (VCE1)

Always

Below 1 Ω

C15-1 (VVE+) or C109-91 (EV1+) - Body ground and other terminals

Always

10 kΩ or higher

C15-2 (VVE-) or C109-114 (EV1-) - Body ground and other terminals

Always

10 kΩ or higher

C15-3 (VC2) or C109-113 (VCE1) - Body ground and other terminals

Always

10 kΩ or higher

OK

REPLACE ECM

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR