How to Replace Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla

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This video shows you how to install a variable valve timing (VVT) solenoid on your 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla. If the variable valve timing solenoid in your vehicle is stuck or clogged, causing your engine to not run properly, you may notice reduced fuel efficiency, sputtering, rough running or stalling in your engine. Solenoids usually need to be replaced once they begin to fail.

This repair was done on a 2008 Toyota Corolla S 1.8L Sedan 4-Door FWD Automatic and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2003 Toyota Corolla
2004 Toyota Corolla
2005 Toyota Corolla
2006 Toyota Corolla
2007 Toyota Corolla
2008 Toyota Corolla

Tools you will need:
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[giorgigkebadze]

Hello, I have one question, what role does Soleidon play in the engine? thanks

[topherd]

Side note: I do NOT.. EVER recommend an aftermarket solenoid on these. Just asking for issues!

[jlin]

This solenoid comes out easy... most of the time for an older car, it will be stuck and only half of it will come out Another half will be stuck inside the engine... Turns an easy job into a nightmare...

[tonyvalois]

Thanks for the video! Just did the VVT on my 21 year old Toyota Echo. Had to remove the alternator bracket on the smaller 1.5L 4cyl, and the close quarters required prying it loose with the twist of a small screwdriver instead, but everything else was the same. The new valve was only $18 on Amazon. Nice! 👍

[johnpirkey]

I found this bolt very difficult to access on my Matrix XR 4WD. A long thin/low profile ratchet extender made access very easy. I simply could not access from the side - which looked easy for you, but I was totally on the struggle bus.

[SRTSEVY]

do all the solenoids click when they go in or is that just certain motors m/vehicles ??

[SkckfkfckfkxZkckckckck]

Bro what year is this corolla ur working on? My friend has 07 map sensor says C
Mine is 08 mine says B wondering if I put C map sensor will it hurt the engine

[beny_argueta]

Gracias! El vídeo que andaba buscando 👍🏼

[ericaviator]

Don't all cars have intake AND exhaust solenoid(s) ? And, turbos maybe 2 ? Also, what are different symptoms if the exhaust solenoid is bad vs intake ?

[RealInsaneGalvatron]

I'm getting code P1349. I did the test by applying 12 volts to the solenoid and it opens and closes. Could that still be causing the problem or should I look elsewhere? How did you determine this was the repair you needed?

[veepee]

What is the engine of this corolla? Is it 1.6? And what is the code of the new vvt solenoid? Is it 15330 2230 ?

[sahabatotoclinic]

2:53 I also used this method when removing the Toyota vvti

[JohnnyTingle-bh]

😊 replace the timing😊 solenoid on a 2008 Toyota Corolla now the engine just rebs itself up and down what would cause that

[davida]

Sometimes its just a bad oring Toyota p# G1917-32010 or JIS P14, 13.8MM X 2.4MM

[bmckay]

This is not the VVT, CVT, solenoid on a 2002 corolla 1.8l. It's the Transmission Control Solenoid.