Hi Scotty! Long-time listener, first-time caller 🙂
I drive a 2014 Honda Pilot with 115K that just displayed a VVT solenoid code. Local mechanic diagnosed the check engine light, quoted me for 2 new VVTs, and cleared the code. I drove home. The engine is running as smoothly as ever, even at higher RPMs. No symptoms whatsoever.
Questions:
If the VVT solenoids are still malfunctioning, will the check engine light illuminate again right away? I'm not planning to replace them immediately if I can get away with it.
If this check engine code never fires again, does that mean my VVT solenoids are still functioning properly? I cleared a catalytic converter code last year that hasn't been back since (knock on wood!).
Thank you!!!
Adam
I drive a 2014 Honda Pilot with 115K that just displayed a VVT solenoid code.
There's really no such thing as a "VVT solenoid code" that actually tells you the part is bad. What is the actual code? Nearly all codes have multiple potential causes.
If the VVT solenoids are still malfunctioning, will the check engine light illuminate again right away?
Not necessarily. The problem has to reach a certain level before the check engine light is triggered. You could hook up your scan tool and see if there is a pending code.
If this check engine code never fires again, does that mean my VVT solenoids are still functioning properly?
Most likely.
