How To Clean Variable Valve Timing Solenoids & Oil Control Valves (Andy’s Garage: Episode - 263)
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
- Andy Phillips shows how to easily clean a Variable Valve Timing Solenoid (VVT) and Oil Control Valve. Using this effective technique can save you money from having to replace your solenoid when all it needs is a good cleaning!
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Replacing Oxygen (O2) Sensors: • How To Replace Oxygen ...
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I don't know if my 2018 chevrolet traverse needs cleaning or not, but i will be taking it out and clean it. Thank you for making this video. It's always nice to have these types of videos out so people can maintaining they're vehicle at optimal working condition.
@@mrvang8077 Thanks for the comment
My neighbor gave me his Mazda because it was making ticking noises and the dealer quoted him thousands for repair. It cost me only $ 7 for the can of MAS cleaner. Car runs fine now.
Might want to test coil after heating also. Copper resistance of coil goes up with temp and sometimes the open is hot. Great Job! Thanks! Going to test my wifes rear bank.
cover the o-ring when cleaning the solenoid, otherwise it may dry out and crack. Great Vid Andy!!
Was thinking the same thing
Makes sense. The mass air flow sensor cleaner sets fast and clean.
Being a retired motorcycle technician and machinist, I would recommend removing the o-ring before cleaning with any solvent. Brake/parts cleaner works just as well and is cheaper.
NOTE:
Always wear safety glasses when using any chemicals that may end up going towards your face and potentially in your eyes.
@@cliffords.8341hahaha I learnt that the hard way it was only a little bit and shit man stung so bad put me an 1hr behind on the project.
@@pieceofshit6084 My oldest brother did that once. He wanted to hold onto me while I took him to a water faucet to flush his eye out, but I wasn't going fast enough and he took off half blind on his own. One day after lunch I had my cup of soda on my work bench with the lid off while using brake cleaner and didn't realize some of it went into my soda until I drank some and started getting dizzy. I looked at the soda and saw spots of brake cleaner floating at the top.
Thanks...got replacement parts ordered but will clean old one and try each 😊
I just cleaned out mine and it works great now.
Should I try this?
THANKS, This video helped me. Wasn't sure if I could, now I know.
is it really needed ? What milleage you had when you did it and what was the symptoms? Thanks!
Awesome! Thank you.
Thank you I did my now my car runs great 👍
How’s ur car run with it dirty?
My psychic powers failed to tell me what kind of car this was!
I know I'm late to the party here but vvt solenoids are generally the same from car to car with only slight variations. This os prob just a general cleaning tutorial and you just figure out how to remove it based on your specific application
Toyota
Or any car that has a vvt.
Looks like a late model sienna
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Can we use Carb Cleaner on it?
Cool. The VVT solenoid had a tiny leak on my 2006 Toyota Matrix at 206k miles, so a replaced it and it's filter with OEM units. I thought it was the body that was leaking, but it turned out to be the o-ring, so I could have just replaced that. Also, you can use an m12 battery to bench test the unit to make sure the valve is moving freely.
Good looking bro very useful and helpful
Great pressentation. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this information it was very helpful
I thought I saw some small metal particles on the screen when you removed the solenoid. As these are, I believe, supplied with oil pre-filter, is this an issue?
I connected it to electricity
No longer working from the inside what to do
Do you need to let the solenoid dry completely before putting it back where it goes?
Like, letting it dry 100% of all the mass air flow sensor cleaner? Or does it not matter?
I would let it dry, but keep in mind that MAF Sensor cleaner dries fast
Let it dry and blow it out with compressed air (can of compressed air if no air compressor works). I also dip it in motor oil before reinstalling.
@@PhillipsVision does the cam position need to be specific when doing this?
I let it dry.
@@PhillipsVision Thanks for responding so fast.
My question is "does the cam need to be at TDC or a spacific position like exhaust valve open..
Or is it safe to remove and reinstall at any position?
I'm working on an 996.2 04' cabriolet
Is that oil ring leaks or loses pressure with that also gives a false reading to the VVT sensor
Someone put silicone when I found the sensor and I need to know if it’s leaking oil out of that sensor where is located in from the engine would that cause a cold that is not communicating with the Kranks is that like if the timing is off because of oil pressure what that cost that also please get back to me so I know what to do
All the VVT sensors were replaced by someone else and the timing chains what done or three of them I’m still getting the VVT sensor not communicating with the Kranks sensor could it be possible because they put silicone into the wiring that is still leaking oil because of oil pressure still giving us that sensor a bank to not communicated on a 2007 Saturn if someone knows please let me know what to do
I removed the ocv valve and it had what I believe is metal shavings in it. Looked like silver glitter. How bad is it? About to install it back in and test it to see if that noise stops. Your videos have been very helpful thank you.
Metal shavings is not a foot thing. Could be coming from the valves, heads etc. Need to get it checked out.
@@PhillipsVision yeah I replaced that solenoid and it's a minimal improvement with power but that knock is still happening. Set up an appointment to get it fixed because that's beyond my scope of mechanical know how. Thank you very much again for the assistance!
@@elkuko8686What ever came of this?
@@hokie9910 had to get a new engine. Over 9k.... fucking suuuuucked.
@@elkuko8686 How many miles? Was it a Toyota?
Thank you.
Thank you
Question, is there a way to clean out the sludge in general? I'm only @ 00:55 right now
Thanks alot ....what if we can get the cleaner, can we use local fuel ⛽ for the cleaning operation
No, you don’t want anything too strong that’s why MAF Sensor cleaner is good. It’s made for sensitive parts
Shouldn’t you have lubricated that o-ring with some clean oil before you replaced it?
Yes thanks.
Thank u for that tip. I will try that today
Did you try this?
Even VVT’s only last 80-100K miles
GUNK 😮THAT IS METAL FRAGMENTS
If anyone is staring at a 2010 camry and wondering if it's in the front - it's not.
It's on the back side of the engine directly behind where it is in this video.
did you have the problem p0017?
I just checked and realized that this solonoid is leaking oil, I guess it is time to replace it for a new one. Check engine light is on
thank you very good video
i am going to do it . i am having an issue with a 2007 kia spectra i replace new coils spark plugs and wires but still having miss fires and random miss fires. do you think it could be this dirty valve
Are you getting any engine codes?
I recently changed mine on my Ford F150 at the dealership and the sluggish performance continues. Engine check light comes back on.
Thank You So Much... This Saved Me a Lot of Work!
Thank you for a great video.
You’re welcome 👍
In my Volvo VVT solenoid, in the center, the moving part is a plastic rod. I think it deformed and became stuck. It requires lot of force to push it back. I think the oil presure isn't enough to push the rod back so it's stuck. Cleaning it with dish soeap reduced mis-firing but there were still mis-firing. It's better to replace it with third party part costing $30 to $100 bucks. (Car has 200k KM)
You recommend using that cleaner. Could one use a degreaser& let a solenoid soak in it?
I would not use degreaser on that, it can damage it.
@PhillipsVision ok I'll try the cleaner you recommended. Thank you for replying so fast!
Autozone told me my vehicle, 2007 nissan murano, has a right and left OCV. I can only find one. Any help where I can find the other?
Maybe it’s an Intake and exhaust
I have a 2008 GMC Acadia SLT I need to replace the Bank 1 VVT on I can’t find this thing on the valve cover in the front or by the oil cap
Do I need to reset the OBD error code to know if this fix worked or will the engine light on the dash and code go away on its after the fix.
After it cycles through the sensors and detects no faults it should turn it off eventually. I always clear it once I fix the issue. If the issue still exists it will issue the fault code again
May take 50-60 miles for code to clear itself
Got a 2018 Hyundai Sonata, pulling a P0100 code saying the Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit / Open (Bank 1) is this what this is? I saw a diagram for my car & it shows a camshaft actuator on the back passenger side near the exhaust manifold & a camshaft position sensor on the driver side near the intake. Not sure which one is which.
Obviously this is not a Ford Eco-boost engine. I'm going to have to remove the valve cover to access that VVT solenoid. Won't be a 10 minute fix! May try your cleaner trick on it, but will likely replace the solenoid after going through the effort of removing all the parts to get to it (spark plug coils, high pressure injector pump and fuel lines, several electrical connectors, a bunch of bolts, etc).
I have a question can I do this myself or do I need to send it to mechanic save some money
I've taken out both valves out of my Astra H engine for a clean, and noticed that there are small gaps at the top of the valve (the part which opens up with 12v), should these be closed fully when not under electric current ? Would you consider the faulty and recommend replacement? 🤔
Their default home position should be closed
Show how to replace VVT on a Ford Focus 2015 with a 2.0
What is the difference between a a vct camshaft solenoid an a bailable sensor
Thank you boss
Hello, I have a car like that from 2013 when you have to change the time chain you teach us step by step to know step by step how to do it thanks.
Actually having the timing chain and sprocket done now. This is something I cannot do due to equipment needed. I have a shop mechanic doing it.
Will carb cleaner work? Its hitting metal parts and not sensor at all. Your just cleaning the Metal parts of the Solenoid and not Electronic part of it? I also have WD40 Specialist Contact Cleaner quick drying made to clean sensitive Electronic parts, Now sure if that would work just as good as CRC or should I Stick to CRC?
Thanks for your reply.
I think as long as it’s an electronics cleaner it should be fine. Would not use carburetor cleaner
Can this cause low oil pressure?
Got a P11D6 fault on seat ibiza. I'm struggling to locate/purchase the part but will try cleaning first.
If I use brake cleaner etc and dry it off do I just plug it back in?
So I removed and cleaned solenoid on ISUZU. Having difficulty seating part all the way in past the o-ring. I noticed the screw bracket moves freely. Any suggestions?
Put some oil on the O ring
Change crank position sensor?
Thanks
On the 2007 XTRAIL QR20 motor can the vvti sensor cause the car not to ref up normally I drive the car it's fine for a KM or so then engine light comes on and it battels to ref up so I stop car idling rough then drive home slowly wait 20 min start the EXTRAIL idling 100% do you think it can be the vvti sensor or pulley
Can this cause rpm drop while under load sounds like vibration hum car shakes a little than accelerates
Does cleaning this part will cause a check engine light on???? Im afraid i will mess engine performance.
No, it just cleans the solenoid
@@PhillipsVision alright, thanks for taking your time to reply I appreciate your dedication.
I need the housing anyone got any idea were I can get it, I’ve found the selenios but not the housing
Having difficulty locating the VVT solenoids on my 2016 Infiniti q50
Would sensitive electronics cleaner work too?
You want something strong enough to clean the oil out
Is it in the same place for my 2020 mitsubishi eclipse cross es???
This was informative. Thanks for showing what to use that would not harm any of the materials.
I have a question on my vct if you have time to respond to it. I was going to change my vct's this morning. The passenger side went well. This is on an '06 F150 5.4l 3v Triton. The vct is in a hole with a rubber seal that snaps into the hole.
Like yours there is the bolt to hold it in. The difference is that my vct is down in a sort of deep hole.
The bolt on the drivers side is so tight I cannot break it loose. I am using a Torx 27 sixteen inch screwdriver. I didn't know if I could spray blaster in there or not. It is like it was installed with an impact wrench.
Any thoughts or suggestions from you or anyone would be greatly appreciated. Jesus bless.
MAF sensor cleaner will still harm the rubber o ring, i'd personally remove it before cleaning
I just replaced it on my nissan altima 2012 but the engine light on again and shows same code P0075?
Have a 2007 Toyota sienna 3.5 V6 the car is set for a while maybe a year and a half or so try to start it and it turns over and has a chat timing chain but it turns over it sounds like there's no compression whatsoever we pulled the plugs from the front so the front three cylinders we checked the timing there checked the compression it was very little compression squirt a little dribble oil down each plug hole and rechecked it came up with 140 lb in each cylinder and when we pulled the valve cover off the front three cylinders there's no oil up in the engine on the top at all and then you can crank and crank and crank and it pushes no oil up there whatsoever any idea what we should look at we did pull the oil pan and check the sump screen it is perfectly clean there's nothing there any other ideas or is there the VVT solenoids would that keep oil from going to the top of the engine if they're stuck or anything wrong with them
Thank you so much
Can i use wd-40 to clean the VVT ? Or i ll need the mass cleaner spray?
Use MAF cleaner. It will dry quickly and not leave residue behind that can damage the sensor
Can I use ultra sonication bath with 100% ethanol to clean it ? Thx
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However, getting them out of a 2016 Nissan altima is more difficult than cleaning them
Gotta get them from bottom
Everyone does the 2.4l can hardly find any videos on the 3.6 liter or 3.0 much more involved
Can they cause a rattle noise?
What happens if the screw fall down inside the engine???.
What about Chevy cruze limited 2016 engine code 0011 replace oil control valve and the variable valve timing solenoid.
thanks bro
Where would I find the oil control valve on a 2018 dodge journey? That is the code my car is showing for my check engine light being on.....
Not sure specifically, since I have not worked on a Journey. I’ve found on the vehicles I’ve worked on that they are around the valve cover and intake manifold
@@PhillipsVision Thank you for the info! I will try to find it
I went past the recommended mileage between oil changes and had some sludge build up. I’ve since changed the oil several times but I have a check engine coding camshaft. There’s a knocking sound , could it possibly be I need to change/clean these?
Yes, or it could be your valve lifters. Worst case, there could be engine damage
Esto puede hacer que mi G35 no acelere mas de 2000 rpm?????????
Please help
Wouldn't demagnetizing the Solenoid before cleaning it allow metallic particles to also be removed?
Yes
Hi. Can I use Electeical contact cleaner ?
@@BB-lc2cm That should work too
My cvvt calve has slight wiggling when I removed it for clean
I don't know if this is normal, or it should be solid when I wiggle it be hand
Pickup a new bolt you may have stripped the old one
Can you use brake cleaner on this?
I used brake cleaner on mine
Hellow sir, is there filter or strainer for vvt solenoid? kia rio 2017 thanks
On the solenoid itself it’s a strainer
Where is that selenoid on a 2000 astro van?
Hi, Can I make a test with oil flow solenoid control valve in car battery using 12 Volts
Im a little confused here. I cant see how you done much of anything in reference to cleaning it. Being that the default position should be closed, not one orifice you sprayed into had fluid come out of another opening....hmm.
When will the check engine light go off after I cleaned valve what if the valve is bad
You need to clear the engine codes with a scan tool.
Always Always Always wear safety glasses / Goggles !
I like spaying petroleum distillates on my face to help with my acne
Isnt there two VVTs in most cars?
Depends how many banks your vehicle has. There is normally one per bank.
@@PhillipsVision i have an kia rio 2018 1.4l engine car? Do you know if it has two?
@@shimzard should only have one on the top of the valve cover.
on earlier model hyundai/kias there is only one VVT Solenoid, and the timing is changed for both camshafts by a special gear that connects the two.
I just got charged $3,090 to fix it in my suburb Impreza 2012 2 weeks ago
Can I use intake valve cleaner?
I don’t see why not
Hi Andy, Which location are you based out in canada ?
according to another youtube vid, that sparkly debris on your VVT means the engine needs to be replaced!
Do a 2017 wrx
What vehicle is this ocv from?
@@abimaelacosta7001 2013 Kia Rio…1.6 Hyundai engine
Can this code cause ur car not to work
Is the control valve on the VVT?!?!
Can I use throttle body cleaning?
Brake cleaner also
Hi, thanks for your video. One question, I have a 2008 Toyota Corolla with 230,000 km with a manual gearbox. The fault is that when turning on it starts with 1300 rpm and as it heats up they go up to 2000, that is, it is the other way around since I understand it should drop to around 900 rpm. and already hot I go out and when I make the gear changes I see that the rpm oscillate between 2000 and 1000 rpm and when I continue the march the minimum is 2000 rpm. If I leave it running stopped the car stays at 2000 rpm. I clarify that with a scanner it does not give an error. Well we removed the carburetor, total cleaning including the MAF sensor of the filter, to clarify, you cannot remove the IAC valve to clean but the carburetion body was submerged in non-abrasive removing liquids and a lot of dirt came out. We measured TPS and IAC with a multimeter, we simulated with power and everything was fine. We checked the pipes that had never been touched and they were impeccable. We put everything together and it starts making the same failure. We took out the VVT valve, it was cleaned with carburetor fluid and wd40, I have original oil in the car, of 5 original toyota viscosity, I excited the solenoid with 12 volts to the vvt-i and it works well, I don't improve at all either. So I disconnected the EGR vacuum valve and there the rpm's dropped a little but after five seconds it accelerates and when connected it returns to 2000 rpm. If I disconnect the MAF sensor, the fault disappears but the engine idles low between 300 and 500 rpm's and the car loses power at 3000 rpm's and the brake is very hard. You can help me?
Check brake booster have vaccuan leak coz pipe or booster. Check engine lean code. Both sign it you have vaccuan leak from brake booster there video how to check it
If not it highly likely maf sensor you need to check with scanner. If good MAF sensor engine stop when you remove electric socket from it . If engine still run your maf is bad. Btw 2008 Toyota don't have carburator anymore you mean to throttle body.
@@maungmaung4037 Hello, thanks for answering me, I disconnected the MAF and the car idles low, it does not go up more than 500 rpm's and the brake is a bit hard, although the fault disappears where the raelnti is 2000 rpm's and the brakes stop oscillating RPM's from 1000 to 2000, you can't drive. I bought a stock MAF like the one you have factory at Toyota and it didn't fix itself. I thought like you about the leak and had the servo checked and they told me it was fine. Take out the intake manifold and seal some joints that seemed not well sealed. Another test that I did was to disconnect the brake booster valve and the rpm's also drop to 500 rpm's, the brake remains hard without the help, you can't drive like that either. I will also tell you that we removed the throttle body and it was submerged in special liquids, no dirt came out, the car in general is very careful, the only thing I could not remove is the IAC valve because it has a special 25 Pentalobe type key I think, but I can't buy that tool, the same thing, both the IAC and the TPS were cleaned and measured with a tester and the injector voltage was checked and it works fine. I also changed the intake manifold gasket, spark plugs and PSV valve, all original Toyota, the Toyota scanner and other colleagues say nothing of failure. I put a vacuum gauge and it measures 18 normal psi and when accelerating it drops to 0 and then recovers. I don't know whether to suspect a leak from injectors, I am very disoriented and worse, I live in a very small city far from any official service to take to the car and no one has a vacuum gauge and has smoke to see where the leak could be. If you can think of a control that you can do, I would appreciate it. Greetings
Check your gas pedal latch or cable that's connected to the throttle body, maybe is overtightened or something. Maybe you have some Air leak or a disconnected sensor. Somewhere around
You might also do a throttle position relearn. I had an issue on a nissan with high idle and the throttle position relearn fixed it.
Could you use brake cleaner?
Too harsh.
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Hi, do you know where is the solenoid of the g4gc of the elantra 2.0? I need to check it out!