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JA!
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2022
This was the correct part and my Toyota is fully functional again.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2021
IMPORTANT!!!Avoid the cheap offers on this product. If they are selling this for less than $70 then you can be close to 100% certain they are selling you a fake part. The counterfeit parts market for Toyota and Denso products is massive and very lucrative since Toyota tends to spec the highest quality parts that require a higher price to make and sell. Only buy from Amazon or the 3rd party dealership listings with high feedback scores. They sell at the lowest price the OEM, non-fake parts can be sold. If it's cheaper, it's fake.The fakes units might work at first, but no way will they last the 150-250K miles the old one you just pulled out lasted.The Dorman one is the only one you should consider if you must go with a cheaper part than OEM. They are still not as good as OEM, but are the best ones in terms of aftermarket and cheaper. Lots of positive reviews on the Dorman oil control valves for these cars.If your engine is having trouble idling and keeps wanting to die, or if the idle races up way past 2,000 RPM, or if the engine bucks when accelerating or slowing down, while flashing a check engine light with the p1354 code, then it is nearly certain to be from a bad oil control valve. Don't even bother testing the valve, as the tests can't show a faulty valve all the time. Just replace it and don't try to test or fix it.Good thing is that it's easier to change than the air filter.-----------------------------------------The Oil Control Valve Itself:This unit looks like it has been upgraded in design from the stock one I pulled out. It's smoother on the top and has a slightly different O ring. The part came in a plastic bag which had a slight film of oil coating the shaft and 0 ring, making for an easy install.In order to install the Bank 2 (left/front) oil control valve, you don't need to remove any hoses at all, just the plastic cover on the engine using a hex wrench.The electrical connector is tough to get off if you don't squeeze down on the release tab hard enough. I have pretty good grip strength and it took a lot of effort to get it free. Makes sense, considering that if it ever somehow came off while driving, the engine would hardly run.Put a couple of paper towels down below the oil control valve, which will catch some of the oil that will spill out, and will also catch the bolt if you accidentally drop it. Fishing that thing out of the engine bay would suck really bad. LOL
bootlover
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2021
Like the title says 100% OEM Toyota and fixed the problem on my sons 2001 Avalon. Fast shipping and no more error codes.
Jake the Plummer
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2018
Fits like a charm. My 2001 Toyota Avalon has a lot more power now and gets way better gas mileage. Very easy to install.
Henry F. Lawton
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2016
Worked as advertized. Easy installation.
Kevin Benner
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2016
I purchased this part as a replacement for part number 15340-20010 on my 2001 Toyota Avalon with 1MZ-FE.This fixed a driveability issue where the car would intermittently stumble on acceleration at low speeds. After a few weeks of this issue, I got a MIL along with code P1354, which indicates a malfunction with the variable valve timing system on bank 2. Since this is a relatively cheap part and very easy to replace, I attempted this fix first, which was successful.This part is for Bank 2, also called the Left Bank, but most practically it is the Front Bank (closest to the radiator). To replace the part, you need only to remove the plastic engine cover, and remove the single 6mm bolt with 10mm hex head (and washer) that retains the control valve. You can then wiggle the valve out. There are some hoses in the way, but you can work the valve out without disconnecting them. Replace the valve with the new part in the same manner, then reset the OBDII and drive to verify the issue is fixed.The part came in a genuine Toyota box, but there is no part number stamped on the valve itself (as there was on my old part), only an inspection mark. It came clean, and with a very thin layer of oil on the o-ring seal.
Sir Winston
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2016
2002 Avalon was running very badly, diagnosed probably one or both can timing valves were shot (217,000 miles). Bought'em. Fixed. Runs better than ever. Happy.
Glen
Reviewed in Canada on January 7, 2016
solved my P1349 code. I tried cleaning the old one and didn't fix the problem. Just because the original part doesn't show wear doesn't mean its done.
Jim Zarifis
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2014
Engine was running terribly - sounded and looked like something major but the OBDII codes pointed to the Cam Timing Valve. I bought this part and I found a video on Youtube showing how to replace this part... didn't need to remove the hoses above this as they showed in the video, just squeezed my hand and socket wrench in and in 5 minutes was done. Engine runs beautifully!
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