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Variable valve timing solenoid location

Tiny
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  • 2004 INFINITI I35
  • 3.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
I have narrowed my issue down to a dirty or bad Variable Valve Timing Solenoid in bank 1.
I just need to know where it sits and how to access it!
Tuesday, November 26th, 2019 AT 9:52 AM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

What code is set that makes you think you need this part?

I attached the location and also a TSB on the issue as well.

What is the code that is set?

Roy
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Tuesday, November 26th, 2019 AT 12:20 PM
Tiny
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Thanks,
Car has 202,000 miles on it, oil is changed every 3000 miles, but it's done at Firestone for about $20.00 each time with coupon! So I figure they must not be using quality oil, hence causing problems!
The Service Engine Soon light came on and the car started having hick-ups when gassing up at a stop sign or light or just wanting to accelerate. It also does not go very fast even when gassing it up during cruising!
I changed the oil but the light is still on, I figure I need to clean the Variable Valve Timing Solenoid.
What do you guys think?
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Tuesday, November 26th, 2019 AT 9:02 PM
Tiny
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And Roy, thanks for your reply and the diagram.
I suspect it's for an Infiniti I35 (2004) correct?
Is the Variable Valve Timing Solenoid hard to get to?
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Tuesday, November 26th, 2019 AT 9:03 PM
Tiny
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I need the code that was set that makes you think it is the VVT.

Roy
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Tuesday, November 26th, 2019 AT 9:14 PM
Tiny
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Sorry, I thought I put that in my reply!
Code is P0011 and P0650.
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Wednesday, November 27th, 2019 AT 7:37 AM
Tiny
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Okay, the 650 is for the check engine light. Does the light come on when you turn the key to the on position?

The 11 is for the timing. It points right at the oil passage as I suggested.

Roy
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Wednesday, November 27th, 2019 AT 11:27 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for your rely again Roy.
So how I would get to that solenoid?
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Sunday, December 1st, 2019 AT 12:02 PM
Tiny
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The first thing I would do is to have the oil system acid flushed to get rid of ll the dirt and debris in the passages. If you replace the solenoid now, it will get contaminated and fail as well.

You need a shop that can do this procedure. It is not an oil change with an additive. It is removing the oil and filter and pressurizing the hot fluid through all the oil passages in the engine to get rid of the debris.

Then you can change the solenoid.

Roy
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Sunday, December 1st, 2019 AT 12:11 PM
Tiny
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Thanks a whole bunch.
Great advice.
Kasra
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Monday, December 2nd, 2019 AT 8:48 AM
Tiny
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
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Monday, December 2nd, 2019 AT 9:10 AM

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