P1349 · blink 59 – VVT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
- System
- EFI 1NZ-FE/2NZ-FE
- Dashboard light
- Malfunction indicator lamp (Check Engine)
- Check-engine blink code
- 59
- Applies to
- 2NZ-FE 1.3 (PK XLi/GLi NZE120) and 1NZ-FE 1.5 (JDM NZE121/NZE124 Corolla/Fielder/Runx)
- Description
- VVT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
- Detection / symptoms
- Detection: Condition (a) or (b) continues for after the engine is warmed up and engine speed at 400 ~ 4,000 rpm: 1349/59 (a) Valve timing does not change from of current valve timing (b) Current valve timing is fixed
- Possible causes
- Valve timing; Oil control valve; VVT controller assembly; Engine ECU
- What to check
- Workshop check order (RM821E): CHECK VALVE TIMING -> INSPECT ECU -> INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSY -> INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSY -> INSPECT OIL CONTROL VALVE FILTER(CHECK BLOCKAGE) -> PERFORM SIMULATION TEST(DTC CHECK) -> INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSY(OCV OPERATION) -> CHECK OIL CONTROL VALVE FILTER(CHECK BLOCKAGE)
- Confidence
- high (official Toyota RM821E)
From the factory service material. Clear the code and test-drive to confirm it returns. Search all fault codes · Common problems · Warning lights

