Thread: S40: - CVVT solenoid/pulley
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Old Jun 1st, 2013, 22:51   #11
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Originally Posted by '88740GL View Post
I disconnected the CVVT solenoid for a week and enjoyed a nice quiet engine and no problems. Today It was given an oil & filter change (something that was 6000 miles overdue) the old oil wasn't mega black, but after the oil change, I plugged back in the CVVT and its a lot quieter now than it was, still sounds like a diesel when idling, but goes away when revved.

I got tired of looking at the engine light on the dash! It didn't go out even when I disconnected the battery for 30 mins, but It eventually went out when driving.
Did you rev high or just a couple of hundred RPM extra?
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