Code P0012

2005 TOYOTA ECHO
150,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TOYPACIFIC
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I have a mystery solver here, i got a POO12 on my scanner, so of course i went the cheapest first and changed out the VVT solenoid, but i guess that didn't work out. car runs as usual but when you first start the car and after a minute a rattling sound starts by the pulley in the back. it doesn't sound much as the pulley itself and because i got P0012 i'm assuming something else. but yes i have changed out the VVT oil solenoid. i did not do an oil change yet and it has been awhile, but the rattling sound comes and goes comes and goes. maybe someone got some good advice, ideas or pointers as to where i can look next? i really hate for it to be the timing because then that's over my diy level. anyhow i would really appreciate some feedback and maybe i can take a video sometime tomorrow of what it actually sounds like.
Dec 8, 2020 at 12:45 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

I've attached below a series of picture diagnostic steps on your code P0012 for your car. It would help to have a scanner or code reader that has freeze frame capability for these diagnostics. Let us know what you find out. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Dec 8, 2020 at 1:43 AM
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TOYPACIFIC
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i really do appreciate this. I will go over these information hopefully i can figure it out.
stay safe.
Dec 8, 2020 at 10:32 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello again.

Okay, keep us updated. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.

Danny-
Dec 8, 2020 at 10:45 PM