2000 S-Type Error Code Help

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Jun 20, 2009 | 11:22 PM

natekalb

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2000 S-Type Error Code Help

I have a 2000 s-type V-6 with about 115K. I just got the car bought it at a police auction for 5K. I am getting an error code that nobody knows exactly what it is ( I even asked the Jaguar and Ford dealership over the phone)

P1385= Variable Cam Timing Solenoid B Malfunction.

One guy on the forum fixed this problem by Cleaning up the "VVt" can someone please tell me how I can fix the problem, and also what a "VVt" is and how to clean it? I'm a noobie when it comes to Jag's.

Thank You in advance.

Jeff

Jun 21, 2009 | 11:18 AM

JagV8

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Call a Focus dealer

Jun 21, 2009 | 11:41 AM

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Error code P1385 is for "Variable Cam Timing Solenoid B Malfunction".
So I would first plug and unplug the VVT solenoids. There is a electrical connector on your valve/cam covers towards the front of the engine. This is for the VVT. I don't know which side is "B"? Then I would replace the VVT solenoid. I think this will require a dealer visit but am not sure. It's a pretty rare code and I have not seen or heard of it before?
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Jun 21, 2009 | 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jagv8

Call a Focus dealer

But the Focus is just like a Jag.......

I say call the police and get your money back....

Jun 21, 2009 | 12:14 PM

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I just checked and that code reads "go buy a japanese car". I am shocked that the Ford dealer did not have an answer seeing as it is more or less a Focus...