ECM-61 Camshaft Reset Valve. Faulty Signal. Permanent Faul - Page 2

pierremcalpine · May 29th, 2017, 14:08

...and now the CEL is gone.

pierremcalpine · Aug 16th, 2017, 21:33

Came back 6 weeks later. I now have a theory:
My CEL came on right after I changed my plugs. I recently remembered that when I changed the plugs some of that brittle black corrugated tubing fell into the spark plug hole while the spark plug was out. I wonder if that stuff (when melted) could block up the oil passages in the vvt. I'm thinking that it could...this could explain why a relatively new vvt could gum up. What do you guys think?

happy diver · Aug 17th, 2017, 09:17

slug on a table under threat of malleting impossible

pierremcalpine · Aug 17th, 2017, 14:02

Man I think I need a translation device for that one! Are you saying my theory does not hold water?

ITSv40 · Aug 17th, 2017, 21:44

The plastic fell into the sparkplug hole so would be in the combustion chamber and nuked the first time that cylinder fired. It would either be welded to the top of the piston or more likely carbonised and expelled out of the exhaust. Impossible to contaminate the VVT via the oil supply.

pierremcalpine · Aug 18th, 2017, 12:08

Right - got it. Thank you. That theory is no good.

pierremcalpine · Sep 27th, 2017, 18:32

Has anyone heard of owners replacing the camshaft sensor (part #9202117) to successfully address this kind of issue? My understanding is that each time the car starts the ECM verifies that the VVT comes out of the "lock" position...would that test not be accomplished by the cam shaft sensor?

I've just learned that I will not pass the Ontario Emissions test if my CEL is on so I now have 12 months to address this...I really don't want to go back in and replace the VVT only to find that I have not solved my issue...what a nuisance as the car continues to run like a dream.

May 29th, 2017, 14:08	#11
pierremcalpine Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 14:43 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Canada	...and now the CEL is gone. __________________ 2003 V40 1.9T B4204T4, 197,000miles (sold but alive!), 2004 S60 2.5T, 160,000miles, 2010 V70 3.2, 125,000miles, 2002 V70XC 2.4, 175,000miles Click here for my x40 and V70 P3 repair guides

Aug 16th, 2017, 21:33	#12
pierremcalpine Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 14:43 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Canada	Came back 6 weeks later. I now have a theory: My CEL came on right after I changed my plugs. I recently remembered that when I changed the plugs some of that brittle black corrugated tubing fell into the spark plug hole while the spark plug was out. I wonder if that stuff (when melted) could block up the oil passages in the vvt. I'm thinking that it could...this could explain why a relatively new vvt could gum up. What do you guys think? __________________ 2003 V40 1.9T B4204T4, 197,000miles (sold but alive!), 2004 S60 2.5T, 160,000miles, 2010 V70 3.2, 125,000miles, 2002 V70XC 2.4, 175,000miles Click here for my x40 and V70 P3 repair guides

Aug 17th, 2017, 09:17	#13
happy diver Active Member Moment Last Online: Apr 29th, 2023 05:58 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brisbane: perfect for one day, asleep the rest	slug on a table under threat of malleting impossible __________________ 20,000 leagues under the sea diving to adventure in a silent world with my ceiling the waves...Emile

Aug 17th, 2017, 14:02	#14
pierremcalpine Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 14:43 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Canada	Man I think I need a translation device for that one! Are you saying my theory does not hold water? __________________ 2003 V40 1.9T B4204T4, 197,000miles (sold but alive!), 2004 S60 2.5T, 160,000miles, 2010 V70 3.2, 125,000miles, 2002 V70XC 2.4, 175,000miles Click here for my x40 and V70 P3 repair guides

Aug 17th, 2017, 21:44	#15
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:32 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	The plastic fell into the sparkplug hole so would be in the combustion chamber and nuked the first time that cylinder fired. It would either be welded to the top of the piston or more likely carbonised and expelled out of the exhaust. Impossible to contaminate the VVT via the oil supply. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Aug 18th, 2017, 12:08	#16
pierremcalpine Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 14:43 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Canada	Right - got it. Thank you. That theory is no good. __________________ 2003 V40 1.9T B4204T4, 197,000miles (sold but alive!), 2004 S60 2.5T, 160,000miles, 2010 V70 3.2, 125,000miles, 2002 V70XC 2.4, 175,000miles Click here for my x40 and V70 P3 repair guides

Sep 27th, 2017, 18:32	#17
pierremcalpine Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 14:43 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Canada	Has anyone heard of owners replacing the camshaft sensor (part #9202117) to successfully address this kind of issue? My understanding is that each time the car starts the ECM verifies that the VVT comes out of the "lock" position...would that test not be accomplished by the cam shaft sensor? I've just learned that I will not pass the Ontario Emissions test if my CEL is on so I now have 12 months to address this...I really don't want to go back in and replace the VVT only to find that I have not solved my issue...what a nuisance as the car continues to run like a dream. __________________ 2003 V40 1.9T B4204T4, 197,000miles (sold but alive!), 2004 S60 2.5T, 160,000miles, 2010 V70 3.2, 125,000miles, 2002 V70XC 2.4, 175,000miles Click here for my x40 and V70 P3 repair guides

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