(DME) Condition For Fault Memory Entry – 1
2A38 – P1030
Information saved in
DME
Fault code
2A38 – P1030
Fault text
Valvetronic, monitoring, sluggish movement
Fault description
VVT-Actuator Monitoring Position Control, Control
Deviation (Bank 1)
Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
VVT system monitoring for stiction and resistance to
motion.
Always active when no other VVT fault is present.
Terminal condition: Terminal 15 ON
Voltage condition:
Electrical system voltage terminal 87 >10.0 V
Condition for fault memory entry
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55 ms
Action in service
1. Use tester to request initialization of travel limits and note
whether travel limit initialization routine executes without
problems. 2. If Item 1 is not OK, replace VVT motor and
repeat Item 1
3. If replacing VVT motor fails to resolve the problem:
Open the valve cover and check the VVT for mechanical
stiction and seizure.
Fault effect and breakdown warning
Driver information
Warning light:
ECE: No warning message. Engine reverts to VVT
emergency backup mode (throttled operation) US: OPEN
