Mazda 323 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

(6)

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

(6)

Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Replacement Service

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

On average, the cost for a Mazda 323 Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Replacement is $313 with $145 for parts and $168 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1995 Mazda 323L4-1.8LService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$813.96Shop/Dealer Price$975.27 - $1449.48
1993 Mazda 323L4-1.6LService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$749.61Shop/Dealer Price$895.41 - $1327.88
1994 Mazda 323L4-1.8LService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$803.15Shop/Dealer Price$962.37 - $1435.01
1990 Mazda 323L4-1.8LService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$803.15Shop/Dealer Price$962.37 - $1435.01
1993 Mazda 323L4-1.8LService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$803.15Shop/Dealer Price$964.14 - $1438.10
1992 Mazda 323L4-1.6LService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$749.61Shop/Dealer Price$895.61 - $1328.22
1994 Mazda 323L4-1.6LService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$749.61Shop/Dealer Price$895.46 - $1327.96
1991 Mazda 323L4-1.6LService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$749.61Shop/Dealer Price$895.44 - $1327.93
Show example Mazda 323 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 Mazda mechanics

Real customer reviews from Mazda owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(6)

Rating Summary
5
1
0
0
0
5
1
0
0
0

Bryce

17 years of experience
26 reviews
Bryce
17 years of experience
Mazda 323 L4-1.6L - Car will not move when in gear. Won't go forward or in reverse. Please advise. - Fort Worth, Texas

Chris

19 years of experience
174 reviews
Chris
19 years of experience
Mazda 323 L4-1.6L - Brake Master Cylinder - Hollywood, Florida
Excellent job.

Jose

17 years of experience
324 reviews
Jose
17 years of experience
Mazda 323 L4-1.6L - Radiator - Hollywood, Florida
he did excellent work

Steve

38 years of experience
149 reviews
Steve
38 years of experience
Mazda 323 L4-1.6L - Oil Change - Hayward, California
My car is old and easy to work on. Steve got the oil changed in minutes. Very convenient for any mechanic. I liked this service for the price to my personal wallet.

Excellent Rating

(6)

Rating Summary
5
1
0
0
0
5
1
0
0
0
Number of Mazda 323 services completed
66+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Mazda MECHANICS
1100+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

The Guide to Legal Car Modifications in New York
ARENA Creative / Shutterstock.com If you live in New York or are moving to the area, if you have a modified vehicle you need to know what is permissible on the roadways throughout the state. The following...
The Guide to Cracked Windshield Laws in All States
It It goes without saying that a driver needs to be able to see well in order to drive safely. Because of this, there are certain laws and rules that govern the quality that a vehicle’s windshield must be in....
How Can I Prepare For an Emissions Test?
Annual Annual emissions testing is required in order to ensure that your car is not producing too much pollution and that your emissions control components are in working order. While not all areas of the US require emissions testing yet,...

Replaced a clutch slave cylinder now having trouble bleeding it

Hi, thanks for writing in. In order to bleed a slave cylinder properly, it should be bench bleed just like a master cylinder. The best way to do this is to secure the slave cylinder into a voice connect plastic...

My 3 year old water pump is leaking. Is it covered under warranty?

Whether Pep Boys should warranty the water pump or not is only dependent on the warranty details. I can say that most warranties from repair shops are for twelve months and 12,000 miles. You will need to refer to the...

Driver side power seat seams to only want to move back on one side creating a pivoting motion

This issue is common enough that YourMechanic (https://www.yourmechanic.com) has devoted a diagnostic and service page to this problem of faults in power seats (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/power-seat-is-not-working-inspection). Indeed, if you simply request a power seat diagnostic (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/power-seat-is-not-working-inspection) the responding certified mechanic will promptly...

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