A25A-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM (w/o Canister Pump Module): P001001; Camshaft Position "A" Actuator Bank 1 General Electrical Failure; 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 [11/2018

The VVT-iE system adjusts the intake valve timing using a motor. Compared to conventional hydraulic VVT systems, the valve timing can be adjusted within a wider range and can be retarded more when starting the engine. As the VVT-iE system can operate at low engine speeds and when the engine is cold, lower emissions, increased engine power and fuel economy and enhanced startability have been achieved.

If the cam timing control motor with EDU assembly is stuck to the advanced side, the valve overlap will be long and affect the internal EGR. This may lead to poor combustion, rough idling or engine stall.
If the cam timing control motor with EDU assembly is stuck near the most retarded angle (Atkinson cycle), depending on the vehicle conditions, sufficient intake air may not be obtained, causing a lack of power.

Symptoms and Fail-safe Operation During Cam Timing Control Motor Malfunction

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

This DTC is output when an IC overheat malfunction or an overcurrent malfunction is detected in the cam timing control motor with EDU assembly. The cam timing control motor with EDU assembly is equipped with a self diagnostic function, which is used to output diagnosis signals (VTM) to the ECM. If the ECM receives a motor driver interior malfunction signal, the ECM will illuminate the MIL and store this DTC.

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the Techstream on.
Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the Techstream on.
Start the engine and warm it up (until the engine coolant temperature 75°C (167°F) or higher) with all the accessories switched off [A].
Idle the engine for 10 seconds or more [B].
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes [C].
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.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
Input the DTC: P001001.

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 has a malfunction.
If the judgment result is INCOMPLETE, perform steps [A] through [C] again.

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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

(b) Check if the eccentric shaft of the camshaft timing gear assembly rotates smoothly.

If the camshaft is at a position where a valve is about to open, the eccentric shaft may become difficult to rotate.

Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the camshaft timing gear assembly, or removing or replacing the cam timing control motor with EDU assembly.