how to change vvt solenoid 2000echo
On most 4 cylinder Nissans, the solenoid for the VVT is located at the front passenger side of the cylinder head.
VVT is located in the front of the engine cam shaft. You may need a qualified service personnell to change it.
No, only 2000 and up
P1388 is VVT(Variable Valve Timing) over retarded-bank 2. Possible causes are VVT solenoid electrical or mechanical faults or possible actuator stuck or oil supply problem.
It is an error code that says the variable valve timing is out of limits, may need a timing adjustment or a new vvt solenoid
P0010 - "A" Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)Car will run roughCould beFaulty oil control valve (OCV)Open or short in the VVT/VCT circuitOpen or short in the OCV / solenoid valveDamaged computer (PCM)CheckCheck the Bank 1 VVT/VCT system circuit wiring and connectors, repair if neededWarm up the engine, test the operation of the OCV, replace or repair if necessary
It depends on the year of your RX. 2000 and older it is a VVT malfunction. VVT stands for variable valve timing. Check the filter screens on both your oil control valves, this is often the root of VVT issues. If it is 2001 and newer it is a Control Ignition or Misfire code. Hope that helps.
"What is the VVT Cam Gear Unit?"
It is a 3.6 Liter engine with variable valve timing (VVT).
Yes Toyota vehicles with a 3.3L V6 engine that has VVT-i have timing belts.
what is VVT-I
60,000 miles under severe conditions, 90,000 under normal conditions. 1999> Celica's with VVT-i & VVTL-i engines do not have timing belts, they have timing chains. This is not a routine maintanance item and only needs to be changed if damaged or excessively worn.