Element in charge of managing the oil flow to the camshaft pulleys according to engine load and speed, improving performance and fuel efficiency by adjusting the timing diagram offset.
LOCATION
It is located in the engine’s variable valve timing system, usually at the top of the cylinder head, although there are other variants.
COMMON FAULT SYMPTOMS
- Engine oil contamination
- Increased fuel consumption
- Lack of engine response
POSSIBLE FAULT SYMPTOMS
- Dashboard light on for engine
- Engine misfiring
- Irregular engine idling
- Loss of power