Audi A5 Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(10)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(10)

Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Replacement Service

How much does a Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Audi A5 Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Replacement is $316 with $148 for parts and $168 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2012 Audi A5L4-2.0L TurboService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$482.64Shop/Dealer Price$564.36 - $792.51
2014 Audi A5L4-2.0L TurboService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$471.83Shop/Dealer Price$549.84 - $775.21
2010 Audi A5L4-2.0L TurboService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$471.83Shop/Dealer Price$549.89 - $775.30
2011 Audi A5L4-2.0L TurboService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$471.83Shop/Dealer Price$549.89 - $775.29
2013 Audi A5L4-2.0L TurboService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$471.83Shop/Dealer Price$552.98 - $780.71
Show example Audi A5 Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Replacement prices

What is the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid all about?

Variable valve timing (VVT) helps to provide smoother idling, better power delivery for everyday needs, improved fuel economy, and superior emissions control. In order to achieve all of these tasks, your VVT system requires a number of different components including the variable valve timing solenoid. The VVT solenoid is responsible for changing the position of the camshafts in the engine. It works on oil pressure, and can either advance or retard cam position to provide the right performance from the engine. Each camshaft is equipped with a VVT solenoid, which is capable of altering the supply of oil pressure to the camshaft depending on the speed and load of the engine. If the VVT solenoid is not working properly, the Check Engine light will come on and your engine will perform noticeably worse.

Keep in mind:

  • The most common cause for VVT solenoid problems is dirty oil, which clogs the screen that sits between the solenoid and the VVT pressure switch.
  • If the solenoid doesn’t operate, the VVT system will remain disengaged, which can adversely impact engine performance, fuel economy and more.

How it's done:

  • The faulty variable valve timing actuator (VVT) solenoid is located and identified
  • The variable valve timing actuator (VVT) solenoid is removed
  • The new variable valve timing actuator (VVT) solenoid is installed
  • The engine is tested with a scanner for proper variable valve timing actuator (VVT) solenoid operation
  • The vehicle is road tested and checked for proper variable valve timing actuator (VVT) sensor operation

Our recommendation:

Because the solenoid is located at the camshaft (near the VVT switch), it cannot be inspected on a regular basis. The only time it will be inspected is if you are experiencing problems with the VVT system, or the Check Engine light illuminates and the computer provides a camshaft position or VVT system related code. If you do experience variable valve timing issues, have one of our expert mechanics diagnose and repair the issue.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid?

  • Vehicle gets poor fuel economy
  • Engine performance is diminished
  • Check Engine light is on

How important is this service?

If your vehicle is equipped with a variable valve timing system, it needs to operate as designed for proper performance and fuel efficiency. If your vehicle’s VVT solenoid is faulty, have it replaced as soon as possible to regain your lost performance.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Audi mechanics

Real customer reviews from Audi owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(10)

Rating Summary
9
0
1
0
0
9
0
1
0
0

Brian

25 years of experience
240 reviews
Brian
25 years of experience
Audi A5 L4-2.0L Turbo - Smoke from engine or exhaust Inspection - Hagerstown, Maryland
Very Professional, courteous and knowledgeable. Always exceeds my expectations.

James

32 years of experience
705 reviews
James
32 years of experience
Audi A5 L4-2.0L Turbo - 75,000 Miles Maintenance Service - Fullerton, California
My second time with James. His service continues to be excellent. Would 10/10 recommend.

Zackery

6 years of experience
52 reviews
Zackery
6 years of experience
Audi A5 L4-2.0L Turbo - Serpentine/Drive Belt - Everett, Washington
Dude was awesome!!

Brian

25 years of experience
240 reviews
Brian
25 years of experience
Audi A5 L4-2.0L Turbo - Oil Change - Hagerstown, Maryland
Brian was diligent, professional and kind. He showed up on- time (a little early, which was great) and provided some information for future maintenance.

Excellent Rating

(10)

Rating Summary
9
0
1
0
0
9
0
1
0
0
Number of Audi A5 services completed
110+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Audi MECHANICS
800+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How to Replace Windshield Washer Tubes
Car windshield washer tubes transport washer fluid to washer nozzles to spray on car windshields. Replace washer tubes when fluid stops coming out.
3 Essential Things to Know About Your Car’s Gear Shifter
The The gear shifter allows the vehicle to be put into different gears on a manual transmission. In an automatic transmission, the gear shifter is known as a gear selector. The gear shifter is normally located between the two front...
What are the Car Pool Rules in South Carolina?
Car Car pool lanes have been around for a few decades now, and they’ve never been more popular. There are more than 3,000 miles of car pool lanes across the United States, spanning many of the country’s 50 states. Every...

Can my antifreeze leak be linked to my transmission problem?

Hi there. You will need to first find the coolant leak and address the leak and get it fixed. The engine may overheat and cause even more problems. The transmission or engine misfires could be from the coolant leak if...

Can u give me a rough estimate for replacing inner and outer tie rod ends on my tundra 2006 sr5?

Hi there. Although the creaking noise might be caused by a tie rod wearing out, it's also possible that another steering system or suspension component is faulty and causing the noise. You might want to have one of our mobile...

I have problem with my handle has nee toward to right side. I took to dealer and said alignment problem. I had alignment done in A

If the vehicle is pulling to one side as you drive and/or the steering wheel is not centered as you drive straight, that means the vehicle is not properly aligned or there is suspension/tire damage. Prior to performing an alignment,...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com