Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid - Variable Valve Timing, VVT - Replaces# 12615873, 12602516, 917-010 - For Chevy Trailblazer, Envoy, Colorado, GMC Canyon, Buick Rainier, Isuzu & more

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And it was the same - the existing one had one hole and the new (revised I supposed) had three holes. Failure usually occurs well before the 100,000 mile mark, which is generally too soon for this part to require replacement.

In your case, I'm assuming you're talking about either your VVL (variable valve lift) or VVT (varible valve timing) solenoid(s) . It looks like something is with electronics which are commanding more revs than necessary for some reason. Obviously as its four months out of warranty they had zero interest in helping me rectify the problem.With the decision "Only accept essential cookies" we will respect your privacy and will not set cookies that aren't necessary for the operation of the site. My sister has very little money, and no steady job, and is going to have a hard time already covering the repairs she's already agreed to. New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . In this article, we’ll go over what this basic part does for your Mercedes, what you should look for when the part begins to fail, and how you can maintain your Mercedes to avoid this common issue.

So, as I'm sure this specific party itself is great, it's just one piece to an absolute terribly designed VVT system. He said it wouldn't have got that dirty in only 11 months and this was clearly what had cloggled up the filters. The engine will still run, but it will not be able to advance/retard the timing if the solenoid can no longer regulate the phaser.Any accumulation of sludge inside these components, especially the oil galleries inside the variator, is not good. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. When voltage is applied to the electromagnet, the metal rod is pushed or pulled within the coils and that motion can be used to actuate a valve, flip a switch, engage a gear, etc. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). Pull / push the solenoid out, it may seem a tad tricky at first but twist and pull and it'll pop straight out.

You're best off double checking the date on the part though, If it's of the revised design, may not be much point replacing. Just want to check, I have read elsewhere that this is only common on pre 2018 engines, has anyone with later models also had the problem? MattIs it usually the inlet one that has the most sludge on it and more likely to be the faulty one? The check-engine light emits a code that your reliable Mercedes specialist will read with special equipment. Her check engine light came on and it was diagnosed as an issue with a cam timing solenoid/actuators.

As part of the variable valve timing ( VVT) system, the camshaft adjuster solenoid is responsible for allowing oil to adequately flow through the VVT system upon it’s engagement. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too. The Mercedes experts here at Das European Autohaus, serving clients from the areas of Spring and Houston, TX, are familiar with the camshaft adjuster solenoid failure issue in various Mercedes models.

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