This Dreaded Code Killed My Car (P0011)

If you ever get code p0011, look out for these things, they might save you a turbo!
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[@spelunkerd]

Well done! That is a surprisingly good description of the problem. For those who stop by, this is usually caused by dirty oil. You don't need dirty oil to get it, and I'm not accusing you of a late oil change. This is the Achilles heel of all new cars, they are much more vulnerable to bad oil. The actuators rely on clean synthetic oil to apply pressure through tiny passageways to shift the cam phasers and advance timing. They have screens to try and prevent clogging inside those passages, but even the screens clog up, then the actuators stick. So, if there is anything to remember here it is to change your oil and oil filter on time, use full synthetic. The decision to check the turbo banjo screens was also wise, although I doubt a turbo oil delivery problem would cause a problem with timing.

[@JustT725]

Great work! No better feeling than figuring out an issue & fixing it yourself! Not to mention saving LOTS of money! Good job young man! Most men in this area would take the car to the shop and not even think of getting their hands dirty. You just surpassed all of them at your young age. Hats off to you!

[@keipers]

This is great. I just got a P0011 on my Outback XT . I have no tangible engine issues. Idles fine, runs fine, MPG seems normal. Once I get home I'm going to follow your steps to troubleshoot my engine. We'll see

[@abelnarvaez8565]

My brand new motor just got ruined because of this code and p0021 a shop also worked on my car and didn’t refill the oil after repairing a turbo line so I’m going to try to hold them liable wish me luck! Car blew up right after I got the oil changed I think it was running on no oil for maybe 20 miles before I realized they didn’t replace the oil they spilled.

[@svtwrc]

Good to know about the solenoids. Check out a relief valve for your AEM intake , it will keep moisture out of the MAF.

[@lasmijas5835]

Post everyday! Your content is great!

[@oicism]

This is why I'm getting my car back to stock, had ringland once..not going to happen again.

[@Jays22b]

it's not a sensor, its a solenoid. the sensor is at the back. U can clean the solenoid and also wack 12volts straight on them to check if moving. U can also just feed 12 volts straight to solenoid while the motor is running and it should cause it to try and stall which proves the solenoid is working.

[@kwindariusjones6735]

How do i feed 12v to it?

[@NosajILLmatic]

the subie life is def a headache brotha but not so bad once you learn em, glad to see your commitment, people think you can build a kingdom in a day but its a process, love how the blob is coming out keep up the good work guys

[@jezhz8]

This happened to my 06 sti today. Luckily the tuner told me what was up straight away. Kept me from stressing out for a week!

[@StashMc]

I have this code right now. Checked the oil... Oil seems fine. Now to check timing. Bajos and then the boost solenoid thing.

[@RuFLeSsgaming]

Man i have the same issue just got my code read and it was this im so happy and so relieved tht it isnt a spun bearing because this is not expensive compared to buying a new motor..so i am still subie gang for life i have a 09 wrx hatchback and keep the vids up man great

[@3obardThawn3]

I just got the code last night...I'm glad I found your video...

[@kamilleholmes7573]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. I have this code too and I couldn't see what could be wrong. I already had oil changed and it is still clean so I was confused and lost on what to do. Btw your car looks nice. I wouldn't loose sleep over what someone else says. I have driven on highway bewteen cities and have seen some really nice expensive cars abandoned on the side of the rode. If your car can still get you from point A to point B then that is all that matters. Those people who are talking shit about your car will be standed on the side of the road one day looking for someone in any type of car to stop and help them. I'm glad you have great people you know who could help you get your car back to running again. I'm also glad you made it home safely with your car. Two hours from home is scary thought when having car issues. Subscribing to your channel and liking your video. I hope your car continues to function for you for years to come.

[@gabeb8047]

you didn’t have any acceleration and car was jumping back and forth? and engine knock on passenger side?

[@121erich]

And I know the feeling of having your STI take a crap on you far from home. When I was in Sacramento a couple of weeks ago several hours from home my timing belt tensioner pulley decided to come apart on me luckily the belt stayed on no engine damage and I was able to get a new belt and pulleys kit and put it on and drive it home with no problems. Turned a fun trip into a stressful one 😠

[@Thirdshiftsociety]

CaliSTI oh no kidding! Yeah definitely not fun at all especially being that far out haha Glad your car was okay tho!🙌🏼

[@121erich]

Thank you and I'm just glad I brought all my tools with me and was able to do the job in my sister-in-law's garage hehe

[@tragic886]

Had the same issue on my FXT. Switched over to Rotella based on my mechanics recommendation and never got that CEL again. Something you might want to take a look at too.

[@Thirdshiftsociety]

tragic886 glad it fixed your issue! I’ve been running rótela about 2-3 months now

[@afshinfarahbakhsh3773]

Your car, your story haha everyone has an opinion on how/what people should do to their cars. That's why modifying cars is fun. Everyone gets a chance to show their own style and taste.

[@simonfozzy8061]

I've got the p0011 code on my '07 forester xt as well. Going to take the banjo filter out and wipe the code to see if it comes back. Hopefully everything goes smoothly!

[@Mike-nd8up]

Bro your vids are kickass keep it up subscribed!

[@raymondmartinez3123]

Taking a leap that's it's that part. My Hyundai sonata stalls at full rev. Might save it 🙏

[@Sr5taco]

Some might say the car is ugly, others see the potential. I had the same car and wanted to do flares but ended up selling it :( it's gonna look sick no matter what wheel you get honestly. The gd body looks killer with flares. Keep it up.

[@hellsk100]

Had this code for my vw, it was the magnet that engaged a solinoid similar to that. Same trouble with rough idle only mine would stop once engine heated up

[@121erich]

This recent rain storm also got water in my intake pod filter so I ordered a sleeve to put over it it's called a hydro shield you can get them on eBay for $20 I had this on my WRX and it helps repel water from soaking into your intake filter check it out 20 bucks can really help you out a lot

[@Thirdshiftsociety]

CaliSTI I’m actually gonna go back to the oem airbox for the winter! I’ll probably do a short ram next spring!

[@Levi-iv6cn]

Just got a p0011 on my 08 outback xt, haven't had any bad shake or anything, but the engine ignition is slower than it should be

[@rhyno289]

What is the exact name and Subaru part number for that solenoid? And much love to the Crew for being Stand-up Guys. Glad all is well.

[@ybnayden1438]

What rims are you planning to get in the future and how wide

[@gmunoz8595]

Dude, I have the same issue on my 05 STI. Gonna check all this out! You look like you live near me, too. Reno/Tahoe?

[@joseguevara9120]

I'm getting the same codes. Can't find the exact location

[@מנחםזגורי-ש5ג]

I have the same issue but I really dont understand what is the solution? is that the MAP sensor or the MAF sensor? please help me I hve chevy cruz with that problem.

[@Shane.C]

The ones with raised dots are the one with filters for the avcs

[@keiserious]

Trust the process...!

[@nonosong1964]

hi guys!! i'm Nono , i come from New Caledonia in the Pacific , really appreciate your team" Subi troop"!

[@mars112597]

my car is doing the same thing. was your turbo not boosting. cause it doesnt seem to be boosting for me

[@sabrinafiree]

Thank you so much for sharing I’m gonna try this cuz my car is reading off the same code

[@adeum9i]

Dude I changed both my VVT SOLENOID and the light is back after 2 days it disappeared so annoying I can’t figure it out

[@oleroy4749]

Dude that's awesome you figured it out!!

[@M1xFelix]

Had a similar issue with my bugeye. It would idle really rough and it would stall. Turned out my air filter was full of water. And the water would leak thru the hoodscoop.

[@JackstandJohnny]

What mods have you done to the engine before this happened? Did you install any bolt ons without getting a tune?

[@JackstandJohnny]

Dope, nevermind. I should have just waited to see what happened. Congratulations dude. I am relieved for you haha.

[@MrJustJordy]

Love the Logic hoodie!!

[@your_basic_gamer3053]

I'm the guy that wanted to flare the bug aye on insta that texted u. It will look dope at the end

[@bry954rr]

why did u have to buy and obd scanner? Dont you have a tune and accessport with that intake?

[@Thirdshiftsociety]

I didn't buy an obd scanner they lend them out

[@antoniojurado7644]

Damm bro prayers out to the STI

[@AwesomeRanger03]

How'd you clean the MAF sensor?

[@papichulo8658]

I have this code and same symptoms for a year i changed the sensor still have this code

[@meanodustino9563]

Im dealing with this on my F150 now. I owned a 06 wrx the solenoid is called a AVCS From what I recall. Stupid design these manufacturers think of 🙄

[@Peacemakinherbtoker]

Goddamn bro, seems like all you have is issues with that car.

[@abdulaziznasser]

Keep it up always 💛

[@juanmontalvo480]

Where can i order those flares bro ?

[@jsallerson]

Is this your vvt control solenoid sensor?

[@sAmiZZle82]

675forlife 2017 yes it's called an ocv. On my car - liberty gt spec.b '07 - there is an aluminium bracket blocking removal of that solenoid. But I swapped the ocv with the other side and the code swapped sides, so I know that is the problem 100%! Such a pain to get that bracket out of the way! Subaru wanted $400AUD just for labour. NO CHANCE!

[@s197productions6]

sAmiZZle82 did you fix the problem?

[@BEHOLDiTzCG]

Hell yeah! Can't wait to see!

[@TheMotox324]

Do you guys tune your cars?

[@Abyss_wrx]

What are these solenoids called? My 07 wrx is throwing the P0021 code

[@kennymony1691]

My 2003 model also does that time to time but mostly when i wash my engine..if it happens the check engine comes on and bad idling occurs..so i reset my ecu and its gone everything is fine,drove about 20000 kms without any problem..

[@deepondroid]

Thanks. P0011 on Hyundai 2009 AT, India.

[@ybnayden1438]

Happy the car is fine

[@vangxa04]

how about engine wise?

[@artificialidiocy1665]

Riced out to the max but nice video

[@junioristhebest100]

Yo bro. Hit me up pls. I have the same car and same issue but I can never find the sensor

[@ybnayden1438]

The car will look way better after paint

[@jordanp6420]

What is the name of the solonoids?

[@meanodustino9563]

Jordan P I believe it is a AVCS solenoid 🤔 from what remember on my 06wrx

[@kushhaze2655]

Wait do you just say you cleaned that with wd40??? Tf

[@rakebquraishi4584]

I have an 04 maxima with codes P0011 and P0022 car runs fine with no ticking noise. Says camshaft position advanced and the other one says retarded. Not sure what to make of it.

[@vatoloko7657]

Rakeb Quraishi did you fix it? i need help

[@ericgonzalez4900]

gets some fifteen52!!!

[@Drew.coggs_ig]

Rip

[@alstone5559]

Hey guys, Have you boys had blue smoke coming out the exhaust ocassionally at idle? I have a 2001 wrx STi 2.0L

[@CJs_life]

Al Stone You should check on your turbo make sure everything’s tightened down. Turbo could be going out soon

[@121erich]

I have the picture of the belt tensioner coming apart on my Instagram @cali_sti_

[@tyce14444]

Color match your mirrors... or get APR bruh

[@your_basic_gamer3053]

Na it's dope

[@iimsoxo]

Damn bro the dude who sold you the car gave it to you with couple problems smh 🤦‍♂️

[@Thirdshiftsociety]

Teo Tellez I’ll get it back to 100%👍🏼

[@MyRcGoSlow]

I git p0011 on my E46 help !!! :-(

[@klaymanklogg8459]

This is exactly why I love KZbin in the internet. Bringing everyday people together swapping stories and troubleshooting tactics so we can DIY together.

[@alexbarrera4059]

Damn bro, you're constantly fixing everything on your own with your friends and finding out all this new knowledge about your car. Way to go man!

[@KohakuShadow613]

Rays Volk TE37SLs would look super sick on the car. They have a nice concave shape that would look great with the flares I think. I have some on one of my cars and I love them.

[@mariacasillas9082]

Thats what is happening with my car Idling Code thanks for the great info

[@dennisbeukers2841]

Yooo dude you just made my day man, i have a 2005 mk5 golf gti and i also have this code an like a weird rattle and it was shaking and i got an oil light and stuff and was super stressed out about it... first i thought that my engine was cooked, then i thought i needed Some new engine mounts or like a new front axle and a cam adjuster but you just helped me so much cant thank you enough! I an gonna order it and hopefully i will get the same results as you got! Great video im gonna subscribe and watch your content man!

[@mushinkamazyambe]

You might have just saved my car. I have a 2002 Subaru STI JDM, and my revs never hit above 5000rpm. Checked timing, MAF, all seem good, and because of the same, my car wont boost at all. I should consider changing the solenoids. What other symptoms did you face ?

[@seasgarage]

Glad you didnt just make this video about your car and channel. I came here from a p0011 search on google and yours was the second video. Good info. Keep up on your plans with the car. I personally like the flairs, and you shouldnt have to expalin yourself to people who dont like it. Also, be confident man! You kinda hesitate a bit, maybe because you were unsure of something or whatever, but you knew what you were saying, so say it. Im gonna go sub now 👍

[@benjaminbowser4767]

Not gonna lie I have this code and ive been doing research on it a lot. At first i was skeptical because kid with sti but this video clarified diagnosing this problem more than any forum or Performance shop vid on youtube. Awesome job dude.

[@xavierc918]

I just got this code last week and until now I had no idea of how to fix it or what to do

[@mixtv61]

Wow This is exactly whats happening to my car right now. I have P0011 code. Mine lose power and on limp mode.

[@Mamba_EvoX]

I'm hyped to see Diego's car back from paint and the the engine mods to start

[@Thirdshiftsociety]

Omar Flores cant wait to see it either!!

[@drewvesely10]

This is why my wrx is staying where its at, whenever i get ready to put more money into it something comes up and breaks

[@florenbaron7111]

My 2014 Mustang uses a mass censor instead of a map and I have P0011 and P0016. I replaced the cam sensors and VVT solenoids with aftermarket parts from Amazon and it didn't fix it Could it be the mass air flow flow sense or defective new parts? Maybe a cam phaser? I really need help. I can't afford to pay a mechanic. Thank you.

[@tedberg1635]

maybe the whole problem was water in the map sensor

[@nedoscarsandfishingvideos5500]

I never hear anyone clean it whit WD 40

[@austinjohnson3977]

Idk why people are hating, it’s your car and you can do literally whatever YOU like 😂

[@MG7316]

Happened to me today. Waiting on VVT solenoid 👍

[@xgoldshwangx9842]

👀 bro eBay for sensors car looks good bro currently having the same issue

[@michaelwoehl8822]

Think I have the same problem in my late model Accord, thanks.

[@robertmacdonald2735]

P0011 is driver side correct (North America)?

[@erikwright197]

Possibly a dirty MAF also contributed?

[@1sikk_svt]

These uploads are so good that I always look forward into seeing them:)))

[@streetcargarage5743]

Bruh the flare are the way to go I get hate for my car too but idc am making my car for me no one else

[@Thirdshiftsociety]

Blu3_Dino_Subi 🙌🏼

[@PNWhashmits]

Going through this shit right fucking now in my 06

[@xFusselmanx]

Deadass get this code every time I drive 45 minutes to a nearby town, though I rarely go. I get that same rattling/ticking noise too. But after I take it in to have the codes read, it goes back to normal. Great video. Not sure if this applies to my rig, but I'm going to check it out anyway. It honestly drives fine, but its always on my mind when I'm cruising around. Sick car by the way!

[@1kDomo]

I got the code and spun a bearing

[@xFusselmanx]

@@1kDomo my legacy 3.0r shit the bed. Needed like $8k in repairs. Was really hard to part with my baby

[@1kDomo]

@@xFusselmanx feels bad man

[@d4rkblu386]

Just got the code on my 2007 wrx. Thanks for the help, I'm going to go ahead and order those solenoids. Appreciate ya!

[@cvvboy7147]

Hey man I got those solenoids replaced and I’m still throwing the same codes. All new coil packs and spark plugs. Is my turbo dead ?

[@anthonyjr5512]

Just this week I started hearing a little ticking sound when I would give gas from my 2014 Subaru wrx hatchback. I let it be so that I could of looked at it on the weekend. Tonight as I’m driving my car died on the street. I got P0011 and P0021 code. My car wanted to start after boosting but had zero luck. I’m guessing camshaft.. will see towed it to a buddy’s garage.. can’t wait to see the issue on Monday 😭😭 fml

[@kevinjohnson1606]

Bruh am about to buy a Blobeye this week or next week it's actually the same as yours "my 1st ride nd dream car" but am new to it don't know much about it but am going for it...the more i watch your channel the more I learn don't stop doing what u doing I LOVE UR VIDEOS

[@alexandernapoles2703]

I have an 02 bugeye and my transmission went bad.. so when i got a new one (used) i slapped it on but 2 days after finished it started shaking like crazy on me and it idles hella bad smh. Ik the rack n pinion is bad as well but when my car shakes the gears grind.. what do you think it is?? I also put on a brand new exedy clutch but i have no idea whats wrong with my car /: if you guys can help me with some ideas, that would be great! Sucks cuss rn im stranded in california. Im from las vegas but i cant go home till i get my car running again..

[@JustT725]

You mentioned that "you can't say you did the work, because your friends helped you out". Bro, you did the work yourself, take the credit! We all rely on our friends. That's why they're called friends.