Q: Hello oil control valve timing solenoid issues

Sometimes you can solve a P0011 by replacing the solenoid, but that is not exactly what the code is for. The code is simply saying that the camshaft timing is too far advanced. The VVT system has some control over the camshaft timing and is frequently the cause.The solenoid is only a part of the system. VVT (variable valve timing) is achieved by moving the camshaft forward or backward on its sprocket. This is done with a hydraulic device, and the oil pressure to the device is controlled by the solenoid valve. The camshaft positioner has a lot of dead-end oil passages and small orifices, so it can easily be jammed up with crud forming in the engine oil. If you aren’t meticulous about your scheduled oil changes, you can have a problem where the VVT positioner will just get so jammed up it will not work. The solution is to take it apart and clean it out. The good news is that you can have this checked out at your convenience by contacting YourMechanic. They can send a technician to your home or office to check out your code and let you know what it will take to solve it.