P1349: VVT advance/retard fail (1-trip)
Short answer: P1349 means “VVT advance/retard fail (1-trip)”. Below is what it means on each of the 3 cars we cover, with a link to the full page for each car.
P1349 on each car
| Car | Meaning on this car | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Passo (1st gen) | VVT advance/retard fail (1-trip) (P1349/73) | high |
| Toyota Vitz (1st gen) | VVT system malfunction | medium |
| Toyota Corolla (9th gen, E120) | VVT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION (P1349/59) | high |
| Toyota Corolla (9th gen, E120) | VVT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION (P1349/59) | high |
Symptoms
- MIL per chart B8-52..55
Likely causes
- OCV abnormality, foreign matter in oil passage
What to check, in order
- See manual chart
Causes and checks above are the general meaning. The exact test steps and values differ by car: open your car’s page.