Location?

Hello. Disabled vet of 4 tours, trying to locate the exact loctation of both VVT solenoids on my 2006 toyota tacoma prerunner V6. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

@Jimmyh

 

@Jimmyh is TW's online FSM and will have better instructions than below:
https://workshop-manuals.com/toyota...or/component_information/locations/page_2025/

Welcome to TW and thank you for your service.

 

Here’s where the VVT filters are.


https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/p0016-code.618742/#post-23067958

 

Here:





The filter plug will look like a bolt drain plug:

 

How to do the simple test of the VVT Oil Control Valve. The other ways involve techstream and / or an oscope.

(a) Remove the OCV.
(b) Measure the resistance between the terminals of the OCV. Standard resistance: 6.9 to 7.9 Ω at 20°C (68°F)
(c) Apply the positive battery voltage to terminal 1 and negative battery voltage to terminal 2.Check the valve operation. OK: Valve moves quickly.
(d) Good test, Reinstall the OCV.

No Good test - Replace the VVT Oil Control Valve.

You should also check the filters and possibly replace them.

 

Thanks for info,very helpful and appreciated. If cleaning or replacing the filter doesn't fix my p0011 p0012 codes then I will have to take it to experts