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P0029

Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Range (Bank 2)

medium severitySafe to drive$120-$600

Exhaust VVT solenoid (bank 2) range/performance.

Common symptoms

  • CEL
  • Reduced power

Likely causes

  • Failed VVT solenoid
  • Wiring
  • Low oil pressure

Where to start

  1. Try the cheapest cause first. Start by checking: failed vvt solenoid.
  2. Cost & scope. $120-$600
  3. If the code returns after the fix: escalate to a shop or scanner with live-data and freeze-frame. A code that re-sets means the underlying fault is still there.

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