P1332, no symptoms

EverRespect · Post by **EverRespect** » 14 Mar 2013, 10:45

Cause for concern?

fn42 · Post by **fn42** » 14 Mar 2013, 10:57

Did it happen after a timing belt change? then yes probably

it's still important to fix otherwise but it's not something that will cause the car to not run

EverRespect · Post by **EverRespect** » 14 Mar 2013, 11:00

Only have 59k miles so no timing belt change. How do I fix it and what are the symptoms I should be looking for?

fn42 · Post by **fn42** » 14 Mar 2013, 11:29

You might be able to free it up by just taking it for a long highway drive and bringing the engine over 4k RPM a few times.

http://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-xc70 ... sue-42226/

The bearings on the timing belt tensioner/idler will wear out with time (7 yrs/80k replacement interval iirc), so if you end up needing to replace the whole VVT solenoid I would do the timing belt with it.

Klausc · Post by **Klausc** » 14 Mar 2013, 12:28

The VVT solenoid can be removed and cleaned. With so few miles in the last 13 years, it is probably time to replace the timing belt, tensioner, and rollers regardless of the mileage. If you still have OEM tires, they have dry rotted.

EverRespect · Post by **EverRespect** » 14 Mar 2013, 12:44

I'm strongly considering just clearing the code and selling the car. Just put $700 for a XeMODeX ETM and I have had the car since Feb 7. I'm sure as hell not doing all that timing belt work now, especially if I am not showing any actual symptoms. The tires are new.

How do I clean the solenoid? Just contact cleaner on all the wiring or is there more to it? And again, what kind of symptoms can I expect over time if I simply ignore this code?

Klausc · Post by **Klausc** » 14 Mar 2013, 13:07

Cleaning the solenoid itself is not easy work, dealers will just replace it for a small fee $$$. First check the electrics with a multimeter: when unplugged, the solenoid should show approx 3.7 ohms resistance.

The reason for VVT is for better performance at higher rpm.

EverRespect · Post by **EverRespect** » 19 Mar 2013, 18:36

Well, since I am not getting any good reason to fix this, I just bought a cheap $20 scanner from Amazon and cleared the code. Will continue to do so if it comes back and deal with it if/when there are drivability symptoms.