Sensor??

Is this the sensor?? Sorry if pics turn out upside down or sideways when clicked. Pic is pass the motor mount on passenger side rear near firewall.

 

Does the engine have a cam position sensor? Take a look here I don't see one maybe your 2GR application is different.

You might be on the right track see here

https://share.qclt.com/丰田Toyota RAV...air Manual/2GR-FE Engine Control System/Crankshaft Position Sensor/00600510.pdf

wait that says crank position sensor, which is probably what you captured in your pics.

 

Your diagrams help. Look at the attachments. I pointed out in red what is VVT exhaust sensor bank 1 and camshaft timing oil control valve assembly bank 1 exhaust side. Looks like it will be a tight fit to get to either one of them. Seen some videos of removing the wiper assembly and cowl to free up some room. Hope I don't have to remove the intake plenum to get to it. I also got a screen shot from top view of the engine in relation where the OCV and camshaft sensor are located.

So should I try to replace the sensor first and see what happens if I get any codes?

 

So should I try to replace the sensor first and see what happens if I get any codes?

Not sure. What about the oil control valve.

see this thread

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/1...m/forum/152-venza-forum/1135977-solved-check-vsc-system-p0015-p0011-2gr-fe.html

 

The main thing to check is to verify the operation of the VCT solenoid. You're looking for a sticking or stuck VCt solenoid valve caused by contamination. Refer to vehicle specific repair manual to perform component tests for the VCT unit.

Read more at: https://www.obd-codes.com/p0015
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See if this drawing helps. Note the rear view is with the plenum removed.
If you cannot even see the sensor with the plenum in place, chances are it will not be possible to replace it either.

 

I may look into a plenum gasket incase I'm taking it off to get to the rear. I was quoted $265-285 for the sensor, so I'm going to attempt Saturday if my wife doesn't have any plans to attempt to start on checking the parts.

 

You can purchase the sensor at Rockauto dot com for less than $80 (Denso brand; supplier of the OEM part to Toyota), or less than $60 (Delphi brand). For a high-mileage vehicle not likely to go another 200K miles, I would choose the Delphi part.

You should use the search function on this forum to investigate how others have solved the P0015 problem, My recollection is that clogged valve timing oil inlet filters are more frequently the cause than camshaft sensors.

 

Hi everyone I just got that code for bank 1 is that near the firewall? Also where is the oil valve control screen? Thanks so much. I have a 2010 Highlander 3.5.

 

Yes, Bank 1 is near the firewall.

 

Any idea what the part numbers are for the oil control valve?

 

https://parts.toyotaofelcajon.com/a...E-35L-V6-AT-FWD/_51507_6383900/VARIABLE-VALVE-TIMING-ENGINE-MOUNTS/F825040.html


Scroll down nearly to the bottom of the page.
Change model and drivetrain description if necessary, in case part numbers are different.

 

Each bank has 2 but I can’t seem to figure out which ones are for what bank I only see 3 part numbers.

 

Thee are only 3 part numbers because one of them is used in 2 different locations.
The only apparent difference between the 3 part numbers is the orientation and location of the electrical connector and mounting bracket.

 

Are you saying bank 1 and 2 are identical? Bank 1 is by the firewall not something I want to take apart to get the part number. Bank 2 is easy access. Each side has 2 if both banks use the same part easy to order.

 

According to the parts web page referenced in an earlier post:

Cylinder bank1 (firewall side) requires 1 each part number 1533-00P020 and 1533-00P030.
Cylinder bank 2 (radiator side) requires 1 each part number 1533-00P020 and 1534-00P020.

I do not know which valve is for the intake and exhaust cam on each bank on the Highlander.

I can reply in a different language if that might improve clarity (I work for an multinational manufacturer of automotive parts).

 

Thank you that’s what I needed to know from start. Yes please could you explain this in Farsi jk.

 

Would (Syrian) Arabic be close enough?

 

I like the humor but Arabic is different. Appreciate the help and if I was pain I’m sorry.

 

I'm glad I could be helpful.