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P1346 · blink 18 – VVT sensor / camshaft timing range

System
Engine - VVT
Dashboard light
Check engine light (MIL)
Check-engine blink code
18
Applies to
1SZ-FE (by platform)
Description
VVT sensor / camshaft timing range
Possible causes
Trouble area: 1.Valve timing wrong (timing chain) 2.Camshaft position sensor 3.VVT controller
What to check
Checking points: 1.Check valve timing marks 2.Check camshaft position sensor 3.Check timing chain and tensioner
Confidence
medium (Toyota Echo 1999–2002 factory diagnostics, same XP10 platform; not confirmed on JDM 1SZ-FE)

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