How to Replace Variable Valve Timing Solenoid (VVT) 2009-2015 Honda Pilot

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This video shows you how to install a new variable valve timing solenoid in your 2009-2015 Honda Pilot. If the variable valve timing solenoid in your vehicle is stuck or clogged, causing your engine to not run properly, you may notice reduced fuel efficiency, sputtering, rough running or stalling in your engine. Solenoids usually need to be replaced once they begin to fail.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2009 Honda Pilot
2010 Honda Pilot
2011 Honda Pilot
2012 Honda Pilot
2013 Honda Pilot
2014 Honda Pilot
2015 Honda Pilot
Tools you will need:
• 10mm Socket 1aau.to/oaG5/1AXAA00017
• Bent Nose Pliers
• Ratchet 1aau.to/obaD/1AXAA00016
• Pick 1aau.to/oBY/1AXAA00037
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[@hmoob704]

Just did my 2012 pilot. Idk why anyone needs to remove unnecessary things to remove the vvt selenoid. All I did was dissconnect the 2 plug on the selenoid and the 3 bolts. Then remove the vvt selenoid out. Didn't even remove the oil dipstick.

[@zelt1504]

Thank you for this video!! Just did my 2010 Pilot yesterday watching this video step by step, watching/pausing/doing the entire way and was incredibly helpful!!

[@darynm]

Nicely done video for a person to follow in replacing the part with great detail in the procedure.

[@nancyrodriguez7777]

Your details were a big help to replace the selenoid on our 2011 Honda pilot thank you

[@RighttothePointDIY]

Great video. Thanks for the detail and for the great camera work.

[@joshbaca5674]

Absolute life saver appreciate it 💯🙏

[@darrenrubendall3020]

Wow, this was a great video. I can do this. Thank you.

[@MrBowmanmt]

is this also called a spool valve?

[@Apulux]

Do you have a video on the same car 2009 3.5 accord engine, but replacing the rear instead???

[@mitchgrossman7447]

Thank you for the video. I plan to replace mine on my wife's 2011 Pilot. It is leaking oil and leaked on the alternator. Should I clean the alternator somehow? It's a small leak but leaving drips on the floor. Thank you!

[@deant6887]

Great video.

[@Strohmister]

Thank you!!

[@marlon45aries20]

I have been having the engine oil changed at the dealer supposedly at 0w 20 now it has 80 thousand miles and the vvt solenoid filter is clogged after I put the new one in what type of oil should I put the synthetic oh the semi-synthetic because I imagine that inside the There must be a lot of dirty residue in the engine and I'm afraid that the synthetic oil will clean it and clog the pipes through which the oil flows again, so what do you recommend I put it in?

[@anatoliykozlovskiy4688]

Hello,
Thank you for the video. Question - after I replace only the gaskets, do I need to adjust the valves?

[@roberpuaclopez4927]

Hi.. I have a problem with my 2010 honda pilot spoll valve stuck off bank 2 code P03497 I replace the vvt valve from the diler and still have the problem and code .. what you recommended .. thank you !!

[@GolditoYamahaVlog]

Thank you 🙏🏼💪🏼

[@alejandrobejarano4081]

Anybody did this ? I have a leak and it’s probably related to the gasket in the video. How hard is to DIY from 1 to 10 ? Any tips ?

[@hsttrek1]

I believe Honda calls this the VTEC solenoid?

[@hellyan35867]

Thank you for this detailed video. Is it just me or does this look not too hard? It’s a pricey fix at the shop!

[@abuzarsamo2343]

Can you tell us what was the cause of this to be changed specific to the vehicle you are doing it to 😊

[@itderryhoofdsrs]

how can you tell it’s giving out or bad

[@AgentDbleA]

How much labor time to replace this part?

[@chizo5097]

The mechanic today replaced that part on my Honda pilot 2009. I when to get fast food.the car started kicking when I was waiting on the drive-thru I got scared I made a u-turn and I came back home. Does somebody know what might happen please leave me a comment

[@dre42atl]

I changed mine but now the check engine light comes on and the car starts to shake

[@sbyann]

Engine light come on after replacement.

[@sbyann]

Just replaced my 2010 Pilot with this TRQ, but oil pouring out

[@Manny-fh3yo]

The reason for replace it?

[@pnweezy]

Snug it tight. That's TSB instructions about torque ot to 6 lb ft is not gna help tighten. It will leak again

[@lakcjl]

I will replace mine because it is leaking.

[@Siris35]

This part is sold as a whole unit; the proper way to replace it is the entire unit.

[@DarkVoid1794]

They did replace the entire unit.

[@scorpionking9925]

my mechanic took all day to do that ! he had to take the engine cover off and everything around it , he changed alternator too! and engine mount! from 9 am to 6 pm! he wanted $650 labor! I thing he took too long!

[@sermexflomex1423]

I can’t find the part.

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+@sermexflomex1423 The part referenced in the video is linked in the video description.

[@mississippiapple1078]

Too scared to do this diy