OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0075 Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Bank 1
Generic electrical fault on the intake-valve control solenoid for bank 1 (used to switch valve lift, deactivation or VVL profiles).
Is it safe to drive with P0075?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelySolenoid coil failed
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Intake Valve Solenoid, Solenoid Wiring
Related codes
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- P0076Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Low Bank 1
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.