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Code
P1160
Nissan VVT

Intake valve control solenoid circuit

Nissan intake valve timing control circuit fault.

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Most likely causes

  1. Faulty VVT solenoid
  2. Wiring fault
  3. Low oil pressure

Symptoms you may notice

  • Check engine light
  • Poor performance

Checks to run

  1. Test the solenoid
  2. Check oil pressure
  3. Inspect wiring

Tools you may need

Multimeter
Always diagnose before replacing. Codes share symptoms; confirm the cause with measurements before buying parts.

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