Variable valve timing solenoid broken connector changed p0010

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Tommy West, Nov 29, 2022.

  1. Tommy West

    Tommy West Junior Member

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    I definitely had a broken wire on the variable valve timing solenoid. I changed the connector. The code is still showing p0010 after changing the broken connector. Does it take a while for the computer to remove the code. I tried clearing it but it remains.
     
    #1 Tommy West, Nov 29, 2022
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    You've got a permanent DTC. Since you've most likely fixed the problem, you can make the code go away for good by obtaining a normal judgement during 3 consecutive driving cycles.
     
    #2 Mr. F, Nov 29, 2022
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    Some scan tools will show a permanent DTC as such, so it won't be confused with a current one. But maybe not all of them are that helpful.
     
    #3 ChapmanF, Nov 29, 2022
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