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On average, the cost for a BMW M3 Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Replacement is $408 with $240 for parts and $168 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.
Car | Service | Estimate | Shop/Dealer Price |
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2015 BMW M3L6-3.0L Turbo | Service typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Replacement | Estimate$761.86 | Shop/Dealer Price$916.63 - $1356.62 |
2009 BMW M3V8-4.0L | Service typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Replacement | Estimate$667.15 | Shop/Dealer Price$795.64 - $1168.73 |
1996 BMW M3L6-3.2L | Service typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Replacement | Estimate$1930.47 | Shop/Dealer Price$2374.87 - $3695.51 |
1990 BMW M3L4-2.3L | Service typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Replacement | Estimate$655.39 | Shop/Dealer Price$781.01 - $1145.34 |
1999 BMW M3L6-3.2L | Service typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Replacement | Estimate$1930.47 | Shop/Dealer Price$2379.28 - $3703.24 |
2013 BMW M3V8-4.0L | Service typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Replacement | Estimate$667.15 | Shop/Dealer Price$796.13 - $1169.60 |
1994 BMW M3L6-3.0L | Service typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Replacement | Estimate$1930.47 | Shop/Dealer Price$2374.91 - $3695.58 |
1998 BMW M3L6-3.2L | Service typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Replacement | Estimate$1930.47 | Shop/Dealer Price$2374.86 - $3695.50 |
Variable valve timing (VVT) helps to provide smoother idling, better power delivery for everyday needs, improved fuel economy, and superior emissions control. In order to achieve all of these tasks, your VVT system requires a number of different components including the variable valve timing solenoid. The VVT solenoid is responsible for changing the position of the camshafts in the engine. It works on oil pressure, and can either advance or retard cam position to provide the right performance from the engine. Each camshaft is equipped with a VVT solenoid, which is capable of altering the supply of oil pressure to the camshaft depending on the speed and load of the engine. If the VVT solenoid is not working properly, the Check Engine light will come on and your engine will perform noticeably worse.
Because the solenoid is located at the camshaft (near the VVT switch), it cannot be inspected on a regular basis. The only time it will be inspected is if you are experiencing problems with the VVT system, or the Check Engine light illuminates and the computer provides a camshaft position or VVT system related code. If you do experience variable valve timing issues, have one of our expert mechanics diagnose and repair the issue.
If your vehicle is equipped with a variable valve timing system, it needs to operate as designed for proper performance and fuel efficiency. If your vehicle’s VVT solenoid is faulty, have it replaced as soon as possible to regain your lost performance.
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