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1998 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

3.4L V6RWDAUTOMATICgas
4 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor492Torque3652Fluid7DTC661Battery1Maintenance0Recalls4
P0021moderate severityPowertrain

Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 2

on 1998 Toyota 4Runner 3.4L V6 · RWD

What this code means

The intake camshaft timing for Bank 2 is more advanced than commanded.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Rough idle
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Stalling

Common causes

  • Dirty oil/sludge
  • Stuck VVT solenoid
  • Worn phaser
  • Oil passage blockage

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check oil condition
  2. Test VVT solenoid
  3. Monitor cam position
  4. Check timing chain

Repair notes

Service VVT system Bank 2.

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