Oil Control Valve

[Jonnyblue]

Hi everyone

I've had the P1349 code thrown up and after an engine flush, oil and filter change it's still there, so I know there's no foreign body in the system. The engine is running okay, no misfire or drop in performance, so I'm now guessing it could be the oil control valve.

Does anyone know roughly how much a new one may be? Going to be doing some long journeys soon and would like it sorted before then.

In a separate issue (or possibly related?) my fuel consumption has recently shot up. I used to be able to get approx 100 miles to a quarter tank, but lately it's been more like 50-60. Tyres, oil, air filter, plugs and tracking all tip-top, no dragging of brakes.

Any ideas?

Thanks

[clifton 94]

Hi did you clean out the small filter that goes to the vvt it is located where the banjo bolt goes in on the cylinder head

[Jonnyblue]

Sorry for the late reply. Cleaned the filter that evening...not a pretty sight! Managed to clear it sufficiently in order for it to do some good until I get a new one. Been driving since with no error code (touch wood).

Thanks for the response anyway

[Myis200Sport]

I agree, its such a simple thing to forget (if you need to replace the filter, they are cheap enough from Lexus), a good clean out should help. Its a very fine gauze mesh and you may find it chocked with old oil, this is something that is missed with a service (as its not normally something that people think of) - I used 'gunk' and a small screwdriver to drag out the rubbish, but don't be heavy handed or you'll break it. Its so small that once you've taken the bolt out you will need small pliers just to pull it out (as not attached to bolt, as you'd think). Difference it made was noticeable and even my local mechanic now looks for it when he services all types of cars.