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2013 LEXUS LS 460

4.6L V8RWDAUTOMATICgas
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P1349high severityPowertrain

VVT System Malfunction Bank 1

on 2013 Lexus LS 460 4.6L V8 · RWD

What this code means

The VVT system on Bank 1 is not changing timing as commanded by the ECM.

Symptoms

  • CEL
  • Rough idle
  • Poor performance
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Extended cranking

Common causes

  • Low/dirty oil
  • Faulty OCV
  • Stuck VVT controller
  • Blocked oil passages

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check oil level/condition
  2. Test OCV operation
  3. Monitor cam timing
  4. Check oil pressure

Repair notes

Change oil. Replace OCV or VVT controller.

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