Hey Ray. On the VQ35 its rarely the VVT actuator failing. These motors love to eat sensors like candy. This particular motor has a camshaft sensor on the back of the head and a crankshaft sensor on the side of the block. Considering that you only have the single error, I would hazard that you want to verify proper operation of the bank 1 camshaft sensor. The only other time I've seen this type of failure was due to the ECM not producing proper voltage to drive the VVT, you can verify this via live data in the scanner showing the camshaft desired position. If its in failure mode, it'll show something like 35 degrees.
Although many of us have vast experiences with modern engines, were always open to learn and then share our own experiences. However, manufacturers also post TSBs for dealers/independent shops will use to identify and correct an issue due to a poorly manufactured parts or issues that arose out in the field with a particular model. Ray has a very good history of diagnosing drivetrain related issues. Every technician goes through this, even the very best ones. Automotive work is a constant learning curve.
@@aaronbritt2025I saw those work driven clamps as we see that in our shop. That’s a good indication of how cheap the owner is willing to go to keep that car running. Poor choice have real consequences.
Now you’re just being silly it’s quite straight forward. You have to remove the exhaust being careful not to damage any bolts, the steering wheel & everything fixed to the bulkhead before removing the rear axle. Now how difficult was that.
Not to have fun at your expense but the self dialogue is hilarious with this car. Some people come here to watch stuff getting fixed, others are here for the comedy relief.
I cringe when he even mention studs regardless of where. Manifold, head , exhaust…..broken exhaust studs lead to a new engine, broken head studs lead to new engine, manifold , new engine etc. ha ha
Reading through the comments about the diagnosis on this vehicle and just thinking thats one reason why I love watching this channel... even if Rays wrong in his diagnostics at least hes man enough to own up and tell the internet and still get the job done.
Hate to say this Ray but I see you falling into the same trap as a lot of doctors that make a diagnosis in the first 15 seconds of seeing a patient then spend the rest of the time acting on it instead of the test results. Sometimes it's best just to step back and mull it over.
My 07 FX35 has been pretty solid mechanically, no issues with drivetrain. Just lots of rust, some electrical switch stuff, bubbled dash. Has been a good purchase for a used luxury car 7-8 years ago. I wanted to dump it because it take premium gas and that is crazy $$$ especially now that my kids drive the car as well, but new car prices are still ridiculous!
Watching videos on these VVT engines makes me glad my '03 Toy 4.7L V8 is non-VVT and I plan to keep it alive as long as possible. Only got 151K miles on it now, so long way to go.
I replaced a VVT solenoid on my 07 Yaris and it was 1 bolt, nothing else had to come apart. It was mechanically fine but the electrical connector broke when I accidentally hit it replacing my alternator. Super easy. Some Toyota has a problem with the internal VVT actuator but that is usually due to neglect with oil changes. They usually work but are noisy on startup in that case.
Raymond, the big thick wire jumper cables are awesome. Some of the store bought jumper cable wouldn't jump start a cell phone. If the wires too small you cant pull the potential 650 cold crank amps off a battery on a running car or truck, youve got to wait until youve charged the dead battery, but thick cables lets more current flow and youll jump start it faster.
When smacking anything in a vise, position the thing that you're smacking on the INSIDE jaw. The outer jaw always has play that cushions the blows given.
F THIS! My wife has a 2006 Nissan Altima with a 2.5s with over 200k with little issues. Thinking about upgrading and updating to lower mileage FX35/45 due to this video that is an easy pass! I know these are found on Maximas and higher trims Altimas. I will avoid those as well! Your pain is my learning experience
Yeah unfortunately early VQ's hate their sensors and love their oil get past those two hurdles and keep up with maintenance and the engine is kinda solid
@@TwisteeTheDefiant1 I keep telling my wife…let’s just drop it off get the body Re-done/interior modernized and upgraded. Keep the car on the road… New cars with all their electronic$$$$ is scary. We will never get the ROI of new car compared to vehicles of the past. Once the warranty is up so is our ownership.
yes, I first hand know pricing of dealer parts, drive shaft bearings {with shaft} after market $1100, dealer $3000 , after market on line parts store $ 300! do not know if there is a quality difference. talk about “ snow ball factor” take apart 4 items for a single bolt ! great video, have a great day!
That vice table was like a spring when you were hitting the flange. I used to have a 1" thick steel table that you needed a forklift to move. Wish I still had it to donate to you.
Man what a pain in the butt to get that cover off. I'm getting to the point of really hating dual overhead cams. Ray I don't know how you keep up with what bolt goes where. I guess you've done it enough. I hope that your diagnosis is correct. That being an '09, I hate to see what a '23 looks like. I always have prefered timing chains over the stupid belt thing, but they make them too dang long with guides and etc.. The old school way was much better. Give me a cam and a chain and call it a day. They try to get too many horses out of these small aluminum engines. If I want a small aluminum engine, I'll buy a lawn mower. OK, I'm over it now, I think. Nice work bruh
Ray, do a quick continuity and resistance measurement on that magnet coil with a VOM. You should be able to find the resistance values in All Data. Good to rule out the expensive parts!
I enjoy the distractions in the shop! It’s cool knowing what everyone is working on. I hope the Town Car is there for you to work on, since I own one too.
You need an induction heating unit for those stubborn rusty bolts..... it could help a great deal.. Keep up the awesome content. 👌 ( troy=igor).... lol
Your so right about having to be fast on your feet and ready to jump from one thing to another Ray, super interesting video and as with most Japanese Vehicle manufacturers it is remove one thing to remove the next to get to the one bolt to release the part you wanted to remove in the first place. Actually should be written down remove engine for all replacement of parts. Looking forward to what the owner decides hope it is fix it as it would be interesting to see. Thanks Ray really enjoyed this. Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘❤❤❤❤
Do a simple continuity test on the magnetic component in the cam cover, and power it on to test for actuation. Or you could change the cam phaser on the exhaust cam and see if that rectifies the issue.
I do love Infinity due to my dad owning a G35 and Fx35(?) while growing up. Both went over 150k without major maintenance and the sound the VQ with Infinity exhaust is nice for a stock car. He misses his Inifinity cars soo much. His replacement was a Range Rover (wife wanted it) and he states that the power, features, and comfort are trash (I also agree), and at 50k he already needed much more invasive repairs.
Small fun fact, the FX35 is the smallest engine we got in the states. The number in those times denoted engine size, so FX35 is a 3.5L V6, there was an FX45 that had a 4.5L V8, and in the next gen, it went FX35 with the same (or newer) 3.5L V6, or a FX50 with a 5.0L V8. The EU had a FX30d (3.0 diesel) and an FX37 (3.7L V6).
I was waiting for this video to pop up. After seeing this car waiting in your yard. Fun fact. Same chassis as a 350/370Z. I have a 2015 Infiniti qx70 with a 3.0L Diesel. That engine didn't make it to the States. Use it as a tow vehicle and highway cruiser.
Yeah, I used to offer diagnosis and repair estimate for free, but this video is a perfect example of why that’s not feasible any more. How many hours in and still only a tentative diagnosis? Can’t do that too many times for free.
@@ianmcleod8898 bought the jeep cause it's what I wanted the pt Mom got new then I inherited when she passed, so stuff your opinion of pt up your whistle stop
Ray is the best, if I think I’m having a bad day I tune into Ray to see that somebody is having a worse day than me. We should rename Ray’s channel to Rainman’s Comic Relief, always feel better after watching one of his vids.
Jumper cables: a lot of guys cut off one end and put on a forklift battery connector and wire the other half to their truck with the opposite connector. Plug and go and only have to worry about the wiring polarity once. Surprised you don't have a Goodall StartAll in the back of your truck, but that system obviously works.
My neighbor recently had this problem on his 2016 Kia optima with the dreaded 2.4, he had to replace the cover with the built in comutators to correct the same exact problem, luckily his was relatively cheap around 100 bucks.
Well, Nissan is fully owned by Renault, nowadays. But even back then, they were closely related, so layers of obstacles are to be expected. French design used to take no account of future maintenance. More recently, I think they deliberately set out to make it harder.
Yes, the entire dash of a Scenic had to come out to fit cheap little blower resistor that melted into its connector, and it was a problem they'd known about for ages too so why mount the stupid thing so inaccessibly?
Ray, may I be so bold as to recommend not running the alternator while jumping to a car being started. The cranking of the starter on the dead car will present almost a dead short to the diodes in the running alternator, causing irreversible damage over time.
The electronic regulator cannot respond and back off quick enough on the sudden reduction of current when the starter motor stops, causing a voltage spike, which can do damage.
34:50 Lol.. Ray, "I broke my piece of crap extension" Not a Snapon extension.."yes Ray it was a Snap off extension"..lol made me laugh that one..Buy cheap buy twice i learned the hard way too.
Rainman you always get it figured out. Love your videos 👍. I'm up in Millington Maryland. I watch your videos before I start my day at my home repair shop you're so calm cool collected. You should be called Dr Rainman. Hahaha 😂
Speaking as someone who owns this engine and works on his own engine, if those Cam Position Sensors have been replaced with aftermarket, you will have stalling issues, use only OEM, i have paid for too many aftermarket sensors and could have just gotten the oem's for less money at the end. also, the actuators rely on good oil pressire, you need good oil for proper operation.
OMG Ray your have amazing patience.....looking at that job reminds me why I hate modern cars.....will hang onto my 1975 Landrover as long as I can....bought new by me. Can do anything to its with simple tools. Your amazing ray.
Although all I have is this crv with a lil 2.4 4 cylinder, videos like this make me appreciate the less complicated that the ol gurl is. It’s not simple by any means but shoot I was lost like 20 minutes in..if I was working on it it would be junked most likely.
I would use a power probe and Actuate the Electro magnet To see if it funtions with 12v power for further disgnostic Proof its faulty 39:40 @Rainman Ray's Repairs
Man that was crazy Ray I was like ok he’s gonna need one hinni for that then it was like three for that and by the end it was like ok it’s a twelve’r for sure lol have a great day awesome video patience like no one I’ve seen😅
Utilize your resources. With just a bit of mentoring, Troy could have jump started the Mazda and drilled out the manifold stud. It is hard to let go when you know that you can do tasks faster but that is how the novice can grow more quickly and reduce distractions for you.
