What happens if a solenoid goes bad?

When your starter solenoid goes bad, the return spring can get weaker and weaker, resulting in a reversed action from the engine’s flywheel ring gear. This reversed action usually happens as the drive gear fails to restore at the right time.

Can a bad VVT solenoid cause misfire?

A faulty VVT switch will also cause the engine to misfire or appear to stumble when your vehicle is loaded with extra weight, climbing hills, or when you apply quick pressure to the throttle for instant acceleration. If you ignore the problem, the potential of further engine damage will increase.

Can a bad VVT solenoid cause a misfire?

What problems can a bad solenoid cause?

But a faulty solenoid that fails to make adequate electrical contact inside can also produce this tell-tale sound causing the battery to have low voltage unable to provide enough power to start your engine.

Where is the CVVT solenoid on a car?

The CVVT solenoid is located under the timing belt cover. Use a Torx wrench (size 25 or 30) to undo the two screws. I know it looks new, that’s because I tried cleaning it all out before committing to buying a new one. Some people suggest trying to clean it, but in the few other posts that I’ve seen about this topic, it never helped.

How to replace CVVT solenoid for code p1332?

The replacement that I got looks like this and does not just easily connect into the old system (thanks Volvo). 1. Change the oil (to start off this new solenoid with good fresh oil) and clear the CEL codes. 2. Remove timing belt cover, unplug and remove old solenoid and gasket with socket wrench, forgot exact size, I’m thinking 10mm.

What kind of engine does a Volvo have?

Help, Advice and DIY Tutorials on Volvo’s extremely popular car line — Volvo’s 1990s “bread and butter” cars — powered by the ubiquitous and durable Volvo inline 5-cylinder engine.