How to Clean or Replace a Variable Valve Timing Solenoid Volkswagen Jetta SE
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Any Volkswagen built after 2004 uses synthetic oil and should be a 5-30. I misspoke myself in the video. It’s important to change the oil regularly and use a good quality oil. Always double check with your owners manual to make sure that you meet the manufacturers specifications.
This video goes over how to replace or clean a variable valve timing solenoid on a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SE with a 2.5 motor. This should apply to 2011- 2018 Jettas with a 2.5 motor. The VVT solenoid is responsible for changing the position of the camshaft in the engine. It works on oil pressure, which can either advance or retard cam position to provide the right performance from the engine. Each camshaft is equipped with a VVT solenoid which is capable of altering the supply of oil pressure to the camshaft depending on the speed and load of the engine. If the solenoid isn’t working properly, it will throw a check engine light which could affect engine performance.The most common cause for some of the problems is dirty oil, which clog the screen that’s beneath the solenoid and the VVT pressure switch. It can also be affected by using oil that is not recommended by manufacturer specifications and viscosity requirements. Symptoms of a bad VVT are rough idle, hard starting, stalling and a decrease of gas mileage. When ordering your VVT, it is important to give your vin number to make sure you get the proper part for your vehicle.
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Hey there. I’m a currently learning single mom mechanic, this is my first minor project lol. I’m working with a 2019 Jetta 1.4L Turbo, so a little different setup. (Still trying to find a good video on that one in particular).
Based on my codes this VVT solenoid and the camshaft sensor are my issues. (And the running issues and lights support those codes)
I was planning to just replace them both as we were having coolant leaking into the oil, via an oil cooler issue, which took advocating to get someone to get to the actual oil cooler. Finally someone told me they couldn’t get to it without more money and time and disassembling, but that issue is now remedied! They kept trying to tell us it was the head or the gasket, and we just knew it wasn’t, (nothing else going on supported that). And based on how and when the problem started, and some visible leaking, the issue was screaming oil cooler. Just to be sure, after getting the oil cooler replaced, and the coolant no longer leaking into the oil, I got the block tester kit and checked for any combustion gas leaks, and it was clean!
Soooo, based on the crazy milky oil situation we had been dealing with for months, before finally getting someone to replace the oil cooler, I believe that may have clogged or damaged the VVT solenoid and the Camshaft sensor…
I may just replace them both, as I’ve already ordered the parts. But, what type of cleaner are you using to spray it??
Hopefully you read this far to get to my actual question. 😅
I read in another comment to spray it clean and let it dry before replacing it, but didn’t find mention of what cleaner you’re using.
CRC throttle body & air-intake cleaner or the CRC mass airflow cleaner .
Thank you for this, I just had to do it to my Sportwagen and I used this for it. Made it look a lot easier than it was for me but it fixed my car lol
Glad it helped!
You’re a lifesaver thanks for this video, I was able to clean mine out and it fixed my problem immediately
Glad it helped!
what was the problem you were having? im looking at buying a 2014 GTI tomorrow and saw this part on rockauto, i want to do a little $1000 tune-up itsd an older car with a shit ton of miles on it
I’m kind of new to all this stuff, what is the spray that he uses to clean it?
i just did it to my 2014 se passat. cleaning it worked. thanks
Glad it helped
Hey were you getting a P0011 Code?
Hi, I have a 2013 Passat 2.5l. I got this p011 code. Why do you suggest using 5w20 oil for the 2.5. I’ve read that the best oil would be the vw rated 502 oil ( I’ve been using m1 0w40)
Sorry I misspoke in the video. Go with what the manufacturer recommends. It looks like they call for either 5w-30, 5w-40 or any oil that meets VW 502. I’ll make sure to update it in the description
I had the code P0011 come up for my car it was for the camshaft actuator, is this the same thing?
My 2011 is running like a diesel stick that's about to stall out. If it's this easy I'll do it myself, because the VW dealership said 400 for it.
The proper diagnostics of a PO011 code would be engine oil‘s dirty, engine oil is too low, incorrect viscosity, camshaft variable valve timing solenoid failure or Camshaft phaser is seized in the advanced position. So if the oil checks out , it’s the right viscosity, the next step would be to replace your VVT solenoid.
Thank you.
You’re welcome!
What issues did you have with your car that you needed to clean it i have two codes on mine and it does crank for long time till it starts when the car is cold
P052A and P0011 not sure if these are the cam and crank sensors plz help
This vehicle had a rough idle and a P0011 code, but started fine. The P052A can be either the camshaft or crank and the PO011 is camshaft
I did exactly what you said not to do. I dropped the screw right into the engine. Any idea what size the screw is?
I would call the dealer to make sure of the proper size. You don't want to start the wrong screw in there and strip it out and then have to repair that. You also want to make sure you get the screw out of the motor.
Will this solve my check engine light problem? I’m getting a p0016 code on a 2010 Jetta .
Po016 is something that is considered severe, as your camshaft and crankshaft aren’t lining up correctly. you want this properly diagnose before it leads to engine damage .
I’m having a lot of trouble pushing the clip to remove that top piece, how did you do it?
Just pinch it together and wiggle back-and-forth it should release.
is it meant to be covered in oil? or is the oil from a failed pcv diaphragm? is this related to a rough idle with cylinder misfire codes and cel? bad coils/plugs?
It’s meant to be covered in oil. The rough idle could be caused due to vvt failure or improper viscosity or by not using the specified oil by manufacture.
@@TheAutoTeacher What is the recommended oil for the Jetta 2.5 L? I have been using Castrol 5W-30.
@@waltw918believe the manual says 5w-40, but it also says you can use 5w-30
Hey this is very important, can you identify the screw used to secure the VVT solenoid, i just lost mine
I’m not sure the size. Remove the bolt out of the other vvt (should be the same) and take it down to Ace Hardware and match it up or you could go to the Volkswagen dealership
Did you ever find out the size, I lost mine too.
Torx 20
I have 2014 Jetta se. Would it be located in the same place. I have that same code and I went to autozone and it said camshaft position sensor. I took it to VW dealership and there’re saying the N205 valve is not plugged in
Volkswagen Jetta‘s have various engine options, so it could be a little different unless you have a 2.5 and then it would be exactly the same. But the problem is you have no power to your N205 valve, which means it is either a fuse, relay, or bad wiring. The VVT of course cannot work if it doesn’t have power supply do it.
Thanks a lot for the help!
What ended up being the issue ?
I was doing same repair and lost the torx bolt for the vvt sensor. Where do I find a replacement?
Remove the bolt out of the other vvt (should be the same) and take it down to Ace Hardware and match it up or you could go to the Volkswagen dealership
Junkyard is an easy way to get oem bolts.
@@TheAutoTeacher lost mine too lol. Where is the second vvt solenoid located?
@@dwayneh247 I’m not sure about that. I would reach out to the VW dealership.
Thanks. I lost the stupid screw do you know the size? I know it’s Torx 20 but I can’t find anymore info online
You're welcome, sorry not sure on the size I would go directly to the Volkswagen dealer.
I can’t seem to get the top tube unfastened. Do I have to disconnect the top before going straight to the bottom one or can I just do the bottom? I don’t want to get electrocuted.
You won't get electrocuted, are you talking about the engine cover with the tube attached to it or the tube by the VVT ?
lol
Saludos amigo mi carro no acelera y en este sensor me marca 12 v tanto en positivo como en negativo iguales los mido los 2 juntos y marca 12v y en este video marca 8v que podría estar pasandome
Si en algún momento está leyendo 8 V, tiene una pieza defectuosa o lo siguiente que debe verificar es un cableado defectuoso o defectuoso.
What was that spray you used to clean it?
CRC MAF sensor cleaner
Is this the same for a vw Passat 1.8 turbo engine 2016?
Sorry we don't have a 1.8 at the shop at the present time.This video was for the 2.5 motor, not sure about the location and configuration on a 1.8 .
yea im trying to figure out the same thing i have the same engine and year
Great video! Thank you!, what product did you use to clean it and did it actually worked?
Thank you! We usually use something like this amzn.to/2RiKnEP. That should get the job done.
The CarBible great thank you!
Marco's Garage You’re welcome!
My manual on my 2.5 says 5w40
@@rodneybrown5889 yup, use what the manual says
Would this be the cause for a p0016?
No, a Po016 code is deemed to be severe as your camshaft and crankshaft aren't lining up correctly.I would start with the Crankshaft position sensor also check the wiring.
Tengo el mismo jetta con el ese motor 2.5 y ese codigo, p0011 y p052a tarda en encender y se siente lento!!! Solo lleva ese varoble timing selenoide o tiene mas en otro lado.
P0011 is the OBD-II generic code indicating the engine control module (ECM) has determined that the bank 1 intake camshaft is more advanced than what the ECM has commanded it to be. But the PO52a has many possibilities, faulty Crankshaft position sensor, faulty Intake valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve, faulty Camshaft position sensor, faulty Intake valve timing control solenoid valve etc.This is something that should be properly diagnose to make sure that you buy the correct part that will fix your vehicle.
Any one know where to buy the torque bolt? …I dropped it, while connected to a magnet.
It's usually easier just to go directly to a Volkswagen Dealer to make sure you get the proper bolt.
@@TheAutoTeacher Dang. That’s a 12.6 Mile walk. I appreciate the reply.
You're welcome.
Did you lube the vvt solenoid with oil after cleaning it?
No just let it dry then reinstall.
@@TheAutoTeacher Ok thanks. The biggest problem I’m having right now is trying to wiggle off the solenoid. It has been on there since factory. I think I just need to keep trying until it comes loose.
You could use a small pair of vise grips , making it easier to grab . Or a small screwdriver wedged underneath to hopefully break it loose. It only has that rubber O-ring so it shouldn't be too difficult to remove.
If it needs to be replaced. How would it come out? Twisting it? Or pulling it?
Gently pull while twisting the VVT solenoid back and forth.
Thank you!
Where is the second part located?
What second part ?
Can you use throttle cleaner ?
That should work, I usually use brake clean .
can you use brake cleaner to clean the solenoid?
That should work
@@TheAutoTeacher okay, thank you.
Thanks so much for your comment. I didn’t know what to use to clean it.
What are the symptoms of this part going bad I have the same 2.5
The engine may run rough, hesitate, or stall depending on camshaft positions.
The engine may have a hard start condition if the cam is stuck in a too far advanced or retarded timing position.
Reduction in fuel mileage .
@@TheAutoTeacher would it cause a misfire as well?
It could cause an engine misfire under loads .
Is there only the one vvt solenoid? Or is there two
This vehicle with this engine only has one.
Typically, there's one VVT solenoid for each actuator. Some vehicles only have an actuator on the exhaust camshaft or the intake camshaft, while others have actuators on both.
Would this being bad make a loss of power
Yes it can
Did cleaning it fix your code?
Yes it did!
Glad you figured it out!
@@TheAutoTeacher I cleaned mine and it didn’t do anything, suggest replacing?
Yup, it would be time to replace it!
What was the code?
i got the same code this morning, i cleaned this solenoid but it didnt worked, it was a bad coil.
Thats strange, a code P0011 can be caused by a few different mechanical issues.
These are the most likely causes:
The camshaft timing is off
The valve control solenoid is stuck open
The valve control solenoid system has faulty or damaged wiring
The oil is too viscous and flow to and from the camshaft’s phasers is restrictive
More rarely, the code can also be set by a faulty PCM or ECM. However, this would not typically have the same mechanical symptoms as a genuine fault.
the same car had a transmission problem a few weeks ago, high rev and hard shift from second to third gear, automatic 09g and also when you put it in revers it jerked, the only symptoms were that and no codes on transmission, it was a very humid day and the alternator belt was slipping, i replaced it and it went back to normal, now that is weird!@@TheAutoTeacher
i forgot to mention i scanned it and had a permanent misfyre on cylinder 5, i replaced that coil and it worked.@@TheAutoTeacher