VVT Camshaft Sprocket Phaser check
Short story:
Car had been throwing a P0300 for a week.
Replaced the spark plugs.
Car was apparently low on oil from the last oil change at the service center.
Less than a quart in the pan.
(I didn't think to check based on my service intervals)
3750 miles between oil changes. The car was ready for an oil change.
With low oil, Cold start and on the way to work car made a loud clicking sound for 10secs and then went into bad misfire limp mode. (one block from the house)
Fast forward to today.
I think I have a bad VVT Cam Sprocket phaser.
Is there any way to check one?
Two tests that Torque lists has one at 4deg and the other at 16deg.
I'm assuming these are the cam angles but I don't have a Consult.
MID: $35 TID: $80
Min:-13deg Max 13deg
Current: 16deg
Not OK
MID: $36 TID: $80
Min:-13deg Max 13deg
Current: 4deg
OK
I unplugged both of the VVT solenoids and it stills runs the same with the same codes. P0011, P0300. And it runs like terrible. Limp mode, misfire, stench of gas.
I did an oil change.
Added an oil pressure gauge. (Good oil pressure)
Replaced both Camshaft Sensors.
Took off the 2 Camshaft sprocket covers & Checked Timing. (Good)
No signs of blown Galley gasket.
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