There is a com advance solenoid if front of each intake camshaft.

At designed RPM (2400-3200) that solenoid is activated & the camshaft is advanced about 22 deg.

You can test the resistance of each of those solenoids.

Replacement takes less than 20 minutes. Only 3 allen bolts hold the solenoid to the front cover.

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