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P1349 2000 Toyota Echo Code - Variable Valve Timing System Malfunction Bank 1

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- Repair Difficulty Level: 2/3
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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P1349 2000 Toyota Echo?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Dirty or low engine oil
  • Valve timing
  • Oil control valve
  • Variable Valve Timing controller assembly
  • Engine Control Module (ECM)
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How to Fix the DTC P1349 2000 Toyota Echo?

Check the 'Possible Causes' listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the P1349 2000 Toyota Echo code is 1.0 hour of labor. The diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops vary depending on the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

When is the Code Detected?

The P1349 code is triggered when the valve timing does not change from of current valve timing or the current valve timing is fixed.

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

What Does the P1349 2000 Toyota Echo Code Mean?

Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system controls the intake valve timing to proper timing in response to driving condition. The Engine Control Module (ECM) controls Oil Control Valve (OCV) to make the intake valve timing properly, and, oil pressure controlled with OCV is supplied to the VVT controller, and then, VVT controller changes relative position between the camshaft and the crankshaft.

P1349 2000 Toyota Echo Code - Variable Valve Timing System Malfunction Bank 1

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