Bad VVT Solenoid- Symptoms, Causes & Troubleshooting

The camshaft position solenoid controls the flow of oil to the VVT system, adjusting the camshaft timing for optimal engine performance, fuel efficiency, and emissions. When the solenoid fails, it can lead to various drivability problems.

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🚗 Introduction to Camshaft Position Solenoids: Learn about the function of the camshaft position solenoid and its role in managing the timing of your engine's camshaft for optimal performance.

🔍 Common Symptoms of a Bad Camshaft Position Solenoid:

🔧 Diagnosis and Solutions: Discover practical steps to diagnose and address issues with the camshaft position solenoid, such as:


💡 Causes of a Faulty Camshaft Position Solenoid: Understand common causes of solenoid failure, including oil contamination, electrical issues, and wear and tear over time.

💡 Other Symptoms Mimicking a Bad VVT Solenoid: Identify other system issues that show similar symptoms to a bad VVT Solenoid.

💡Common VVT Solenoid fault codes

P0010: "A" Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)
P0011: "A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)
P0012: "A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)
P0013: "B" Camshaft Position - Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)
P0014: "B" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)
P0020: "A" Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 2)
P0021: "A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 2)
P0022: "A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 2)
P0023: "B" Camshaft Position - Actuator Circuit (Bank 2)
P0024: "B" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 2)

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:33 - What is VVT Solenoid?
01:05 - Symptoms of a Bad VVT Solenoid
01:19 - Symptoms no. 1: Check engine light
01:42 - Symptoms no. 2: Poor Engine Performance
02:14 - Symptoms no. 3: Rough Idling
02:35 - Symptoms no. 4: Engine Knocking or Pinging
03:18 - What are the causes of Bad VVT Solenoid?
03:31 - Cause no. 1 - Mechanical Tear and Wear.
03:53 - Cause no. 2. Dirty Oil
04:14 - Cause no 3: Electrical issue
04:29 - Common OBD-II codes related to VVT Solenoid
04:43 - Other Issues in Engine Timing System that Exhibits Similar Symptoms of Bad VVT Solenoid
05:01- Issue no. 1: Faulty Crankshaft Position Sensor
05:41 - Issue no. 2: Faulty Camshaft Position Sensor
06:10 - Issue no. 3: Faulty Spark Plug
06:27 - Issue no. 4: Faulty Timing Chain or belt
06:50 - Issue no. 5: Malfunctioning camshaft actuator

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