5 Symptoms of a Bad VVT Solenoid You Should Never Ignore

Is your check engine light on, your car idling rough, or losing power when you accelerate? These could be classic symptoms of a bad vvt solenoid that you do not want to ignore. In this video, I show you the 5 most common bad VVT solenoid symptoms, what they mean, and what you should check before you end up with serious engine damage. Here is what we cover: Check engine light on – common VVT codes like P0010, P0011, P0012 Rough idle, stalling and poor acceleration Sudden drop in fuel economy and why your MPG tanks Rattling, ticking or knocking sounds from the engine Dirty, sludgy engine oil causing VVT solenoid failure You will learn how the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) / VVT-i system works, what the VVT solenoid (oil control valve) actually does, and how bad oil, low oil pressure, or sludge can clog it up. If you are getting VVT-related codes such as P0010, P0011, P0012 or camshaft position timing errors, this video will help you understand what is going on.