ENGINE

EG009-03
Title:
M.I.L. ON" DTC P1349 - VVTi ACTUATOR
Technical Service Models:

BULLETIN ’00 – ’02 Corolla, Celica, MR2 Spyder, and ECHO

May 19, 2003

Introduction Under certain conditions customers may experience a MIL “ON” condition with DTC
P1349 indicating a variable valve timing (VVTi) malfunction. In some cases, the cause of
this DTC may be the VVTi actuator. Use the procedures in this bulletin to verify the
operation of the actuator.

Applicable S 2000 – 2002 model year Corolla, Celica, MR2 Spyder, and ECHO vehicles
Vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.

Production MODEL ENGINE PLANT PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN

Change
Information Corolla 1ZZ–FE TMMC 2T1BR1#E#2C587636
MR2 Spyder 1ZZ–FE Sagamihara JTDFR320#20044337
1ZZ–FE JTDDR3#T#20118810
Celica Kanto
2ZZ–GE JTDDY3#T#20056831
ECHO 1NZ–FE Takaoka JTD#T1#3#20213544

Warranty OP CODE DESCRIPTION MODEL TIME OFP T1 T2

Information
Celica GTS –
2ZZ–GE
140021 Camshaft Timing Sprocket 36
3.6
Celica GT –
1ZZ–FE
140021 Camshaft Timing Sprocket 1.9 13050–22011
Corolla
140021K ADD: Air Conditioning 0.2 99 19
140021 Camshaft Timing Sprocket 3.7
MR2 Spyder
140021K ADD: Air Conditioning 0.1
140021 Camshaft Timing Sprocket 2.9
ECHO 13050 210##
13050–210##
140021L ADD: Power Steering 0.1

Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Powertrain Warranty. This warranty is in
effect for 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s
in-service date.
* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer’s specific complaint.

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Parts MODEL PREVIOUS PART NUMBER CURRENT PART NUMBER PART NAME QTY
Information
Celica GTS 96741–19009 Same Ring, O 1
2ZZ–GE 12255–88600 Same Gasket, Ventilation 1
Celica GT &
GTS
13050 22011
13050–22011 S
Same
Corolla
Gear Assembly,
Assembly 1
MR2 Spyder C
Camshaft
’00 ECHO 13050–21021 Same
’01–’02 ECHO 13050–21040 Same
Gasket, Cylinder
’00 – ’02 ECHO 11213–21011 Same 1
Head Valve Cover

Required TOOLS & MATERIALS PART NUMBER QUANTITY

Tools &
Material Tube of FIPG Sealant (or equivalent) 08826–00100 1

Required SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SSTs) PART NUMBER QUANTITY

SSTs
Toyota Diagnostic Tester Kit*
01001271 1

12 Megabyte Diagnostic Tester Program Card

with version 10.0a Software (or later)* 01002593-005 1

* Essential SSTs.

NOTE: Additional Diagnostic Tester Kits, Program Cards or SSTs may be ordered by
calling SPX/OTC at 1-800-933-8335.

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Repair 1. Inspect the condition of the valve cover oil baffle as per TSB EG007–02. If camshaft
Procedure or camshaft position sensor damage resulting from a bent baffle is identified, repair
the damage as necessary.
2. Make sure the vehicle is in “PARK” with the engine idling.
3. Referring to the screen flow below, connect the Toyota Diagnostic Tester to the
vehicle and select the VVT Control Bank One Active Test (VVT CTRL B1) from the
Active Test Menu.

A B C
DIAGNOSTIC MENU SELECT DATA
ENGINE
INJ VOL
A/F CONTROL
1: DATA LIST CAN CTRL VSV Confirm that the
2: DTC INFO TANK BYPASS VSV Vehicle is Stopped
3: ACTIVE TEST EVAP VSV (ALONE) And Engine Idling
4: SNAPSHOT A/C MAG CLUTCH
5: SYSTEM CHECK FUEL PUMP/SPD
6: RESET MEMORY VVT CTRL B1
7: MONITOR INFO LINE PRESS UP
8: CHECK MODE PRESS [ENTER]

D E
INJECTOR 3.5ms INJECTOR 8.3ms
IGN ADVANCE 11.0deg IGN ADVANCE 5.0deg
CALC LOAD 22% CALC LOAD 0%
MAF 3.68gm/s MAF 0.00gm/s
ENGINE SPD 684rpm ENGINE SPD 0rpm
COOLANT TEMP 186.8_F COOLANT TEMP 186.8_F
INTAKE AIR 129.2_F INTAKE AIR 129.2_F
THROTTLE POS 14% THROTTLE POS 14%
CTP SW ON CTP SW ON
VEHICLE SPEED 0MPH VEHICLE SPEED 0MPH
O2S B1S2 0.82V O2S B1S2 0.33V
AFS B1 S1 3.25V AFS B1 S1 3.29V
SHORT FT #1 1.5% SHORT FT #1 –0.1%
LONG FT #1 5.4% LONG FT #1 5.4%
TOTAL FT #1 1.08 TOTAL FT #1 1.08
VVT CTRL B1"""""""OFF VVT CTRL B1 """"""" ON

4. Using the right arrow key, toggle the VVTi actuator “ON.”
5. If at this point the vehicle does not run rough and/or stalls when the active test is
performed, proceed with Repair Manual P1349 VVTi Fault Isolation Procedure (FIP).

If the vehicle does stall and/or runs rough, this indicates the the VVTi control system
is operating. Proceed to replace the VVTi actuator following the repair procedures
listed on the Technical Information System (TIS): Engine Mechanical Section,
Camshaft, Replacement.

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Service Tip Camshaft Timing Gear Assembly Installation

A. The camshaft timing gear should Oil Feed Hole
Figure 1
come in the unlocked position
from the factory. If it is difficult to
install the camshaft timing gear,
the lock pin may be engaged. To
disengage the lock pin, apply and
hold approximately 20 psi of air
pressure at the oil feed hole
located 90 degrees clockwise of
the oval slot. (See Figure 1.)
Oval Slot
Once the pin has released, turn
the interior assembly
counterclockwise. (See black
arrow in Figure 1.)
B. Put the camshaft timing gear
Figure 2
assembly and the camshaft Straight Pin
together with the straight pin off
the key groove.
C. Turn the camshaft timing gear
assembly (as shown in Figure 2)
while pushing it lightly against the
camshaft. Push further at the
position where the pin fits into the
groove.
Key Groove
NOTE:
Be sure not to turn the camshaft
timing gear to the retard angle side
(in the clockwise direction).

D. Check that there is no clearance

between the end of the camshaft
and the camshaft timing gear.
E. Tighten the camshaft bolt with the
camshaft timing gear fixed.
Torque: 54 NSm (551 kgfScm, 40 ftSlbf)
F. Check that the camshaft timing
gear assembly can move to either
side and is not locked.

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