Nissan 280Z 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

(5)

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

(5)

Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Replacement Service

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

On average, the cost for a Nissan 280Z Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Replacement is $511 with $397 for parts and $114 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1978 Nissan 280ZL6-2.8LService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$931.51Shop/Dealer Price$1141.89 - $1746.03
1976 Nissan 280ZL6-2.8LService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$907.51Shop/Dealer Price$1117.91 - $1722.07
1977 Nissan 280ZL6-2.8LService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$907.51Shop/Dealer Price$1117.91 - $1722.06
1975 Nissan 280ZL6-2.8LService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$907.51Shop/Dealer Price$1117.88 - $1722.02
Show example Nissan 280Z 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 Nissan mechanics

Real customer reviews from Nissan owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(5)

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

Duane

25 years of experience
510 reviews
Duane
25 years of experience
Nissan 280Z L6-2.8L - Car is not starting - Coronado, California
Fixed my problem within minutes of just looking at the engine and immediately knew what do do after

Ernest

25 years of experience
10 reviews
Ernest
25 years of experience
Nissan 280Z L6-2.8L - Car is not starting - League City, Texas
Excellent service from experienced mechanic

Adam

29 years of experience
95 reviews
Adam
29 years of experience
Nissan 280Z L6-2.8L - Pre-purchase Car Inspection - San Antonio, Texas
Adam did a good job on the pre purchase inspection and I had nice call with him afterwards, where he told me about the details of the car.

Christopher

20 years of experience
304 reviews
Christopher
20 years of experience
Nissan 280Z L6-2.8L - Car is not starting - Tampa, Florida
Great job

Excellent Rating

(5)

Rating Summary
5
0
0
0
0
5
0
0
0
0
Number of Nissan 280Z services completed
55+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Nissan MECHANICS
1500+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

West Virginia Parking Laws: Understanding the Basics
Even Even though you might not realize it, a big part of driving is knowing where you can and cannot park legally. If you are illegally parked, you may end up having your car towed. At the very least, you...
How to Be a Better Driver
All All different types of drivers occupy the roads in our country, both good and bad. While a good driver (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/auto-driving-tips-for-the-new-driver-by-maddy-martin) is often appreciated by those around them, it takes just one bad driver to ruin someone's day. If your...
Mobile Mechanics 101: The Essential Mobile Car Repair Guide
What you need to know about mobile mechanics: repairs and maintenance services they provide, and pros & cons versus a repair shop.

My 2005 Kia Sorento doesn't have the power to go down the road. It will start and run, but it won't go faster than 35 mph.

Check to see if any vacuum lines were disconnected when your engine was serviced. A vacuum leak can cause the engine to have a loss of power under a load. If all of the vacuum lines are good, then the...

Will a transmission from a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan work in a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan?

The transmission from the 2005 model year "might" work in the 2006, but any transmissions from 2002 are definitely not going to be a catalog (drop in) interchange, probably due to differences in the electronic controls. That means if you...

Hey how it going

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