Variable Valve Timing Solenoid: Description and Operation

Position on engine 104, 111






Position on engine 119, 120






Position on engine 104, 111






Design

Position
In front of each inlet camshaft at camshaft adjuster

Task
Operating the adjustment of the inlet camshaft through the positioning plunger in the camshaft adjuster when engine running

Design
see above

Function
The adjustable camshaft timing solenoid is actuated in line with the map directly by the ME-SFI control module with a D.C. voltage (not pulsed).