Check Engine Code P0011, Rough Running Engine? How to Diagnose VVT Solenoids!

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Do you have a check engine code P0011? Does the engine in your car or truck feel rough, maybe it's misfiring? In this video, Sue takes you through the steps of identifying and diagnosing a timing problem caused by a faulty VVT solenoid. Trouble code P0011 indicates that the camshaft is advanced further than the computer expects it to be. While that could indicate problems with the cam shafts, gears, or timing belts or chains, with modern vehicles, the variable valve timing solenoid is often to blame. The VVT solenoid is a valve that is controlled by the engine computer. It has oil passages that open and close to advance and de-advance timing of the engine. Dirty oil can clog up these passages, and interfere with the valve.
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Chapters:
0:00 Check Engine Code P0011 Camshaft Position Over Advanced? How to Diagnose VVT Solenoids!
0:20 P0011 - Camshaft Position Over Advanced - What Causes It?
1:47 Locate the VVT Solenoids
3:46 Ensure Proper Oil Level
6:00 Search for Oil Leaks or Burning
8:20 Run the Engine and Pull Codes
9:48 Electrical Diagnostic
13:13 Remove VVT Solenoids
14:50 Bench Test Comparison Old VVT Solenoid vs New VVT Solenoid
18:14 Install New VVT Solenoid
21:44 Do an Oil Change! Road Test
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black smoke means too much fuel... burning oil is blue smoke. One smells like unburned fuel and the other one like burnt oil. Either way, not a VVT solenoid.

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Excellent detailed testing at 12:30. I have a pesky P0011 on 2007 Nissan Xterra 6 speed manual 112k miles. I do not want to bust open the timing cover and do a timing job if not needed so that test will help determine if the problem is with the cam phaser. Thank you

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I bought a used truck & it had the same code. It was apparent that previous owner did not change oil often enough. When I took the oil cap off, you can see the burnt oil residue on inside. So, I added oil cleaner and drove truck awhile. Then changed the oil. Once changed, removed the solenoid and soaked it overnight in diesel. Then I tested it by hooking wires to battery. The solenoid plunger moved. Reinstalled. Engine light is still on, I think I can reset by adding a 1 Watt 10 ohm resister to battery. So, was it wise to add oil cleaner first before installing new solenoids? It's a quick fix till I buy new ones.

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My wife has a LR discovery sport and her CE light just came on. Codes are P0000A, P0011, P000B and P0014. I checked her oil. It was low. Is this a DIY job or should I take it to dealership?

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Hello Dear, thanks a lot for explaining it very well I got important information about facing a problem. Actually, I have " Hyundai Accent 2013 car" I am facing the problem " the Oil light is blinking, when I cross around 20 KM, the light blinking when I stop only not while I'm driving" Anyway, I checked my car by computer tester and I found this error " P0011 'A' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Or System Performance Bank 1" Please tell me what must to do.

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Will you get p0081 code for either solenoid? Or is p0081 specific to a bank?

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Should I be using synthetic oil for my Nissan Versa 2014? I have the code p0011

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15 Hyundai Sonata sport 2.4L codes P0010 P0011 and where the solenoid located. Thank you for your assistance

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Is it possible that these solenoids will need to be replaced without a code? I have a blue driver and my vvt was showing live data and it was marked with a yellow exclamation amd the other vvt were green. I have a rough idle.

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Did u fix the misfire?

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I'm having similar issues. I had vvt codes after running out of gas. Turned out to be bad intake. I changed them both but now I have a misfire in cylinder 2. And the intake code p0010 still there.. Changed oil and filters and air filter. Worried to start my car again with the misfire.

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Good day, i have a chevy cruze. I get p0011 error. Replaced the intake cam due to sensor pickup that broke off. Then i replaced the solenoid valve. Still get p0011 error after driving for about 15km. When the car is cold and i start it the lifters make a noise then it goes quiet. Must i change my vvt sprocket. Thank you

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Should I disconnect the battery before replacement?

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Does this cause a lil knocking ?

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Is FULL Synthetic oil actually 100% synthetic or not?

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For the rear VVT there's not need to take out the intake manifold, just move to the left that black hose full of cables and use an extender with a ratch. It will take less than 10 minutes.

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The thing i found is the solenoid test good when cold . Put it back on the engine when hot for 25 min. It stop working. check for this.

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I keep up the oil changes and I scanned came that code , i recently replaced the engine gasket , why still comes up !

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Help!! A have P0011 and the problem is not VVT, a tried it. Somtimes its code P000A but most of the time P0011. What to do?

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We plan to travel for thanksgiving and now we got stock rpm high

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I got an oil change and they didn’t know what service engine soon indicator light was for. It is diff than check engine light. Went to autozone and got a pp0011 code and they didn’t know what it was for. After he pulled out reader the light went off and reset itself. Another thing neither car place knew how to do. Mine is Mitshubishi

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Can anyone help? I have the P0011 code. I took it too autozone and it told me that it was the timing plate(very unfamiliar with this part) I know it’s a cover of some sort. But I have no problems with the car, no rattling, slapping, or any other odd noises, no trouble starting or accelerating, or idle issues. Any help on this? I don’t want to take it and spend more money then I have to, (just purchased vehicle)

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Where is the vvt selnoid location in 2015 Hyundai sonata sport 2.4l?

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You either advance the timing or retard the timing, I know that last word is a trigger word for some sensitive snowflakes but it's accurate for what you are trying to describe, do not let their overly sensitive feelings stop you from stating the facts using the best and most accurate words to describe what is happening. Great educational video by the way!

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What happen when it’s over oil on the engine?

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What about for 2015 Volkswagen Passat tsi

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Can someone tell me if the front solenoid the same as the one to the back?

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They are just buy two

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Here's the gig (ignition on / engine off) (Gm 3.6 over Advanced exhaust) When you plug in all four actuators Three of the actuators engage and when you start the engine it runs absolutely terrible. The fourth solenoid has power but does not activate the solenoid but the solenoid is good cuz I checked it manually. But with the fourth one plugged in and the other three solenoids unplugged the engine runs perfect cuz three of them are not engaged. plug any other actuator in and the engine runs pathetic

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Do all cars have this ?

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What a coincidence I have yet same code on my murano. Changed vvt solenoid, oil pressure sensor, and both cam sensors, and damn code still there. Stooopid nissan

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Did you forget to erase it? Make sure you have the proper oil weight in the engine.

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Next thing to check is oil pressure with a manual gauge, if something is wrong with engine and oil pressure is low, this code will trip.

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