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DTC P1349 OR DTC P1354: VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION Toyota Highlander I

CAUTIONIf ECM replacement is instructed in following testing, always ensure ECM connectors and ground circuits are okay. If either are defective, repair and repeat testing to confirm ECM malfunction. If ECM is replaced, ECM must be programmed with proper ignition key code for engine immobilizer system. For programming procedures, see COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES - IMPORT article in GENERAL INFORMATION, or appropriate ENGINE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEMS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.

Note. Bank No. 1 refers to bank which includes cylinder No. 1. Bank No. 2 refers to bank without cylinder No. 1.

Circuit Description

The Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system controls intake valve timing in response to driving conditions. Engine Control Module (ECM) controls Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Oil Control Valve (OCV) to ensure correct valve timing. VVT OCV is located is mounted on intake side of cylinder head, on flywheel side of engine. Oil pressure controlled by the VVT OCV is supplied to the VVT controller. VVT controller then changes relative position between camshaft and crankshaft. VVT controller is located on the back of intake camshaft. DTC P1349 is for bank No. 1. DTC P1354 is for bank No. 2. DTC is set if ECM detects valve timing does not change (fixed timing). Possible causes are

  1. Incorrect valve timing.
  2. Defective VVT OCV.
  3. Defective VVT controller assembly.
  4. Defective ECM.

Diagnostic Aids

Using Toyota hand-held tester or scan tool, read FREEZE FRAME data. Freeze frame data records engine conditions when malfunction is detected.