Replace/upgrade FA20 FB20 oil control valve vvt 

Thanks for the video, very clear and concise! only thing that bothered me was when you slowly watched the bolt drop LOL

Finally I found the video that explain that parts name. Thanks a lot.👍

Thank uuuuuuuuuu was looking for this part number for a while

Looked easy enough thanks for the video

Thanks man! Easy. Great design.

Great video! Thanks

Great vid thanks man!

great job on the video

Thank you for sharing this information, I have a BRZ and I use the OEM oil filter but want to use the same tall oil filter on that car. What filter was on that car?

Wondering if this would resolve a P0011 code. Engine doesn't stall, no rough idle, oil is changed recently, car doesn't run rough at all.

Can you provide the part numbers you used? This would be very helpful to me. Are all OCV parts the same in each location? Thanks!

Hello @subtledriver, how did you dignose to change this part? was CEL P000?

Do I have to replace the camshaft sensor at long with the oil valve ?

Hey so I have an fb20 and I think these oil control valves are bad it’s the last thing I’ve narrowed it down to but wanted your opinion or advise on what type of noise it would make if they were bad. My car at idle doesn’t make the noise only around 2-4K rpm and only one side it sounds like I have no oil like valve slap but only one valve and if I run through a gear hard it won’t make it only used like light load it’ll make the sound which confuses me or if I rev it when it peaks and starts to drop when load leaves so I’m pretty stumped. Took off valve covers all the lash seems writhing spec for mileage so I’m either going to buy a new motor bc I don’t want to dump more money into it and not find the issue when I can get an engine for 600$ and swap myself then rebuild it... so maybe you can help??

Did you get a CEL which led you to replace this sensor?

Long shot but. What do we call that White sensor thing on the left. The one next to the copper color thing. Thanks.

Have an 86; have a spare engine; did an engine swap and got a P000c reading? Replaced the part using the original engine (I know it's not advised but the original didn't have any error codes; just a spun bearing) Still have the code. The problem is the car doesn't limp like it's advised to should have. Really don't want to crack open the timing chain cover to find the problem but if i have to that really sucks.

Where can I get that o ring and plastic spacer at or will it come with the part?

Hello so what exactly was the issue? i get a strong ratteling noise from that part of the vvt. Only when the engine is warm. i dont get any errors when i run a diagnosis with the computer.

What issues were you having? I'm guessing 1500-2500 rpm engine stumble

Is this a 2.0L? The same engine as the 2013 Subaru Crosstrek XV?

How would you know if it's the upper or lower one that has gone bad?

The other part right underneath this one that looks the same, does it go by the same name?

I really hope this fixes my problem. I have a P0018 Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A). But now that he is mentioning it as I type this... I am running 05W-30 Synthetic Oil with a K&N Oil Filter... Haha I will revert back.

mine has the p000B code. do u think its the same?

What code popped up for you brotha?? I own a frs and feel like I have to do the same thing

Question so drive with the cel on?

the plastic connector decided to break off for me. thanks for the video tho, i thought the process to fix it would be a lot worse.

today I replace one this variable cam timing actuator for my Outback. This unit got oil leakage. the engine oil leaked and soak the cable plug and connector. Changed a new one to avoid cable soaked by oil and finally the ECU choked by oil.

Wondering for the bottom sensors (bank 1 and 2 -exhaust) can be replaced without draining the oil?

I got a P000A code. Will this fix it?

Idk if you can help but: I have a P0020 check engine light on for the cam sensor for bank 2 sensor A. I’ve tried replacing the sensor and checked all others, Cleared the codes and so on. Check engine light goes away and comes back on. What else could it be? Possibly worth noting, the check engine light for this code did not come on until after we replaced the slave cylinder and clutch, is there anything we could have missed, unplugged, or etc that could be causing the issue?

help, my subaru forester oil cap broke, and a little piece of plastic fall into the motor, is it dangerous?

Would p0019 code relate to this? I have a 2015 WRX also are all 4 ocv's the same? Could I theoretically swap 2 and see if the code changes?

How to get this part and what is exactly called please let me know if u can mine got rusted from outside in canada

Did this work out for you? Many places suggest you cannot use the updated valve on the 2013 - 2014 engine.

Can I use the same part number for a 2013 Scion FR-S?

I don't know if I had 3/4 of these go out or if 3/4 of my sprokets went out all at once but I just got a bunch of codes out of nowhere. Now I am running 5w30 as per the turbo kit recommendation. P0021 P0024 P0014 P0011 P0420 P0018 P0016 P000B P000D

I had P000A, got a new part from oreilley. Dorman. Oil change with 0w20 & an aftermarket filter. problem went away for about 3 days, then came back. I ignored it for a month. I then swapped the the solenoids, and the code followed; P000A --> P000C. Ok, so to me, this is confirmation it's the part at fault. So, My dumbass ordered another Dorman part from Oreilley. Changed out the part, and just kept it in the same spot of P000C vs swapping again. I did an Oil change with 0w-20, with a new a Subaru brand filter. This time I left the drain plug out and ran a quart of oil through in hopes it'd clear out any extra debris/gunk. After the reinstall, I reconnected my battery (which resets the codes/clears CEL), scanned and P000C was listed as "historic". After about 4 or 5 days, the code returned; P000C. Should I just bite the bullet, and redo this procedure with a Subaru brand VVT? Is there anything someone would recommend else I can do? Hitting my head against the wall.

Hey man i need your help please 🙏 idk if u heard about the recall and having knocking sounds and all that and im actually having that same issue but im out of warranty what can it be the cause of the engine knocking sound? And got some codes about camshaft vvt timing slow response and all that. Code is p0024 , p0014 , p000b

Would this solve a p0172?

I recently built a new engine for a 2013 that I got that had a spun rod bearing. When I started the car with the new engine I noticed after it warmed up it dropped to a low idle, the throttle became twitchy, wanted to stall and had the check engine light and slip light on. I put a scan tool on it and I have 4 codes p0102 - Mass or Volume air flow circuit low input, p0113 - Intake air temp circuit high input, p0017 - Crankshaft position camshaft position correlation bank 1 sensor b and P219a - Bank 1 Air-fuel imbalance. All four codes are marked permanent. When I delete them they are immediately there again once the scan tool rescans without ever starting the engine. So curious why I would get and p219a code without ever starting the engine? I tested the vvt solenoid and it checks out. It operates on 12 volts, ohms at 8.4, no continuity when grounded, I also checked the power to the plug and am getting 10v with the battery at 12v. Not sure if 10v is the correct voltage at the plug though? I also checked the ocv behind the solenoid and the button is sprung and seems to be working. Trying to avoid pulling the front cover to replace a ocv if possible.

I'd imagine same for the 2013 Impreza. Mine are working but all completely rusted.

Not sure if someones mentioned this but is it possible to throw P0011,P0021, P0244 code with OCV intake sensors out? I removed my valve covers and nothing looked bent or out of place. Now I'm assuming skipped a tooth or OCV out. Input appreciated. Great videos

I got a code it said camshafts timing advances This it the code talking about, not the camshafts position sensor rite?

Will this help to solve codes P0011 and P0021, it revolves around a timing over advanced code for both banks 1 and 2 intake cams.

do you possibly know which valve is for p000b? i don't want to be buying all 4 if only 1 is bad.

Hey Subtledriver, I was researching for days trying to understand my code P000A (Camshaft position slow response bank 1) on December 2018 but after after one week the CEL disappeared. I decided not to address it. Perhaps a mistake. Now, March 2019, I’ve been on a mission researching code P000B which I understand to be the same problem just a different position (A & B) on the engine. I have very VERY little knowledge about cars and how they work but I’m trying my best to learn. Scion FRS is my first vehicle I work on. I’m trying to learn and do most of the work myself since I no longer trust Toyota to have knowledge to do the job correctly. Will the method you used in this video help me with my codes P000A (which no longer appears, but wouldn’t mind addressing) and my current P000B? Also, I took a look at my engine very carefully I noticed I have four of these, what I now I’ve learn to be Actuators. I’m assuming because the engine has four cylinders. Would it best to only change two of these but all four? Thanks in advance. And I apologizing for long message and my ignorance in the question and statements I made, again I’m trying to learn on how cars work. LOL! Thanks again.

Is there just the one oil control valve I notice a similar looking one underneath it, thanks in advance

Is this the part that goes out, when you boost the FA20 motor?

do i have to drain the oil first before doing this?

would doing this may help solve my P0016 Code frs

I replaced this, but my BRZ is still slow.

can a bad ocv lead to over advance timing?

same for all 4 sensor ?

ALWAYS use thicker oil in a subaru.

I got a 2015 sti. And my cel came on giving me the code for cam shaft slow response bank1 and subaru says its my oil control valve which they gonna fix on tuesday.. this is the second time i took it because of ocv. Im just making sure they know what they are doing im tired of taking it in

which part is the p000b?

There are 5 of these. How do u know which one is faulty

Is this for a p0016? I've got low oil pressure as well...

crazy thing is i noticed my first oil leak and its around that area.

If that valve goes out will it throw a cel?

Just got P0018 code a few weeks ago. This is the same thing correct? Cam sensor bank 2 sensor A. Not sure which sensor that is on the car tbh.

Would this help resolve P0018?

Hello, is this for P000B code?

I’m having code P0017. Anything to do with this OCV?

Part no., 10921AA240.

Mine went out all four at once... Diagnostic code shows for all P000A to D :(

I got P000c A bank 2 what does that mean anyone?

Torque spec?

Hopefully this fixes my p000C

This man didn’t give any part number nor code.

subaru part #:10921AA231