Hi,
I've got a 00 V70XC AWD 2.4 LPT with 125,000 miles. I've been getting a CEL (P1332). A mechanic took apart almost all of the timing belt assembly and found no problems.
We looked up the code, and it all points to the Camshaft Reset Valve. I know where this is, and I've taken it off before to look for sludge, but nothing more. I'm nearly certain this is responsible for the CEL coming on and off every once in a while (same code), rough idle when car is started cold, and a minor but noticeable variable vibration that can be felt on the steering wheel.
Before doing anything drastic like replacing it ($$$ and dealer only I think), I'd like to really clean it out. There wasn't any sludge when I looked at it last (we change oil frequently with synthetic). Basically, I want to know a good procedure for cleaning it well. Can I use carb/brake cleaner on the top part (that pulls away)? I'm guessing nothing for the bottom part as that leads back into the oil system.
Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated, thanks!
Modified by ecbsykes at 9:05 PM 4-15-2009
I've got a 00 V70XC AWD 2.4 LPT with 125,000 miles. I've been getting a CEL (P1332). A mechanic took apart almost all of the timing belt assembly and found no problems.
We looked up the code, and it all points to the Camshaft Reset Valve. I know where this is, and I've taken it off before to look for sludge, but nothing more. I'm nearly certain this is responsible for the CEL coming on and off every once in a while (same code), rough idle when car is started cold, and a minor but noticeable variable vibration that can be felt on the steering wheel.
Before doing anything drastic like replacing it ($$$ and dealer only I think), I'd like to really clean it out. There wasn't any sludge when I looked at it last (we change oil frequently with synthetic). Basically, I want to know a good procedure for cleaning it well. Can I use carb/brake cleaner on the top part (that pulls away)? I'm guessing nothing for the bottom part as that leads back into the oil system.
Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated, thanks!
Modified by ecbsykes at 9:05 PM 4-15-2009