Infiniti QX4 Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(164)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(164)

Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Replacement Service

How much does a Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Infiniti QX4 Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Replacement is $397 with $229 for parts and $168 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2002 Infiniti QX4V6-3.5LService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$867.56Shop/Dealer Price$1045.51 - $1562.35
1997 Infiniti QX4V6-3.3LService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$632.33Shop/Dealer Price$750.46 - $1096.21
1998 Infiniti QX4V6-3.3LService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$632.33Shop/Dealer Price$750.52 - $1096.30
1999 Infiniti QX4V6-3.3LService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$632.33Shop/Dealer Price$750.51 - $1096.29
2000 Infiniti QX4V6-3.3LService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$632.33Shop/Dealer Price$753.61 - $1101.71
2003 Infiniti QX4V6-3.5LService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$856.75Shop/Dealer Price$1031.33 - $1545.65
2001 Infiniti QX4V6-3.5LService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$856.75Shop/Dealer Price$1031.07 - $1545.19
Show example Infiniti QX4 Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Replacement prices

What is the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid all about?

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.

Keep in mind:

  • The most common cause for VVT solenoid problems is dirty oil, which clogs the screen that sits between the solenoid and the VVT pressure switch.
  • If the solenoid doesn’t operate, the VVT system will remain disengaged, which can adversely impact engine performance, fuel economy and more.

How it's done:

  • The faulty variable valve timing actuator (VVT) solenoid is located and identified
  • The variable valve timing actuator (VVT) solenoid is removed
  • The new variable valve timing actuator (VVT) solenoid is installed
  • The engine is tested with a scanner for proper variable valve timing actuator (VVT) solenoid operation
  • The vehicle is road tested and checked for proper variable valve timing actuator (VVT) sensor operation

Our recommendation:

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.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid?

  • Vehicle gets poor fuel economy
  • Engine performance is diminished
  • Check Engine light is on

How important is this service?

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.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Infiniti mechanics

Real customer reviews from Infiniti owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(164)

Rating Summary
156
2
2
0
4
156
2
2
0
4

Choeun

16 years of experience
181 reviews
Choeun
16 years of experience
Infiniti QX4 V6-3.5L - Car is not starting - Elk Grove, California
Best mechanic ever!! Took the time to explain every step and demonstrated exactly what was wrong and what needed to be done to repair it.

Brandon

21 years of experience
773 reviews
Brandon
21 years of experience
Infiniti QX4 V6-3.3L - Stabilizer Bar Bushings Replacement (Rear) - Casselberry, Florida
Brandon was awesome replaced my the bushings on the rear of the truck in a good time. I will request him again and your company is lucky to have him on your team!!

Richard

22 years of experience
237 reviews
Richard
22 years of experience
Infiniti QX4 V6-3.5L - Neutral Safety Switch Replacement - Naples, Florida
Knows what he's doing . Solved my problem in a timely manner. I'll request Richard for my next repair job.

Godwin

25 years of experience
253 reviews
Godwin
25 years of experience
Infiniti QX4 V6-3.5L - Starter - Torrance, California

Excellent Rating

(164)

Rating Summary
156
2
2
0
4
156
2
2
0
4
Number of Infiniti QX4 services completed
1804+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Infiniti MECHANICS
1000+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

The Best Used Cars to Buy If You're a Personal Trainer
As As a personal trainer, you either operate out of a gym, or you go to your clients. Either way, you probably don’t have to haul any more gear than what fits into your gym bag, so your main focus...
How to Prepare for the Oregon Driver’s Written Test
Those Those who want to get their driver’s license in Oregon need to make sure that they first pass their written test and get their permit. The state needs to make sure that any prospective drivers out there have their...
P0592 OBD-II Trouble Code: Cruise Control Multi-Function Input "B" Circuit Low
P0592 means that the PCM has detected a fault in the cruise control input circuit, often due to a failed cruise control switch.

Car won't start and check engine light on

Hello. A no start, click sound condition like the one you describe, is usually caused by a low battery. It may be possible that your battery has enough power to run your accessories, but not enough to start the engine....

Getting fuel, getting spark, and won't start.

Check the ignition timing on the distributor and see if the timing is off. If the timing is good, then the accelerator pump in the carburetor or the fuel injectors are not working properly (if your vehicle has TBI injection)....

Engine RPM fluctuates

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a dirty or failing idle air control valve causing your engine idle to fluctuate. The idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) is a small valve on the engine's intake system that reads the...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (844) 997-3624 · hi@yourmechanic.com