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P1088 Nissan Code - VVEL Small Event Angle Malfunction Bank 2

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VVEL (Variable Valve Event & Lift) is a system that controls valve event and valve lift continuously. Common causes include Faulty VVEL Actuator Motor, VVEL Actuator Motor harness is open or shorted, VVEL Actuator Motor circuit poor electrical connection. Severity is High - diagnose this code as soon as possible. Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.

What it means: P1088 Nissan indicates VVEL Small Event Angle Malfunction Bank 2.
Common causes: Common causes include Faulty VVEL Actuator Motor, VVEL Actuator Motor harness is open or shorted, VVEL Actuator Motor circuit poor electrical connection.
Severity: High - diagnose this code as soon as possible.
Can I drive?: Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.

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Code P1088 Nissan Description

VVEL (Variable Valve Event & Lift) is a system that controls valve event and valve lift continuously. Rotational movement of the drive shaft equipped with eccentric cam is transmitted to output cam via the rocker arm and two kinds of links to depress the intake valve. The Engine Control Module (ECM) decides the target valve lift according to the driving condition and sends the command signal to the VVEL control module. The VVEL control module controls the rotation of the control shaft using the VVEL actuator motor and changes the movement of the output cam by shifting the link supporting point. As a result, valve lift changes continuously to improve engine output and response.

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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P1088 Nissan?

Faulty VVEL Actuator Motor
VVEL Actuator Motor harness is open or shorted
VVEL Actuator Motor circuit poor electrical connection
Faulty VVEL actuator sub assembly
Faulty VVEL ladder assembly
Faulty VVEL control module

How to Fix the DTC P1088 Nissan?

Review the 'Possible Causes' above and visually examine the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and inspect connector pins for signs of being broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded.

What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

To diagnose the P1088 Nissan code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. Rates vary by location, vehicle, and shop. Many shops charge between $80–$150 per hour; dealerships and metro areas may be higher, independents may be lower.

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Dário Bastos
Date: August 13, 2018 at 7:56 pm

I NEED YOUR HELP GUYS.
I have a Nissan Patrol LE (VVEL) 2010, and 2 weeks a go a have changed the 2 heads of the Engine
and after that, the car is working right, but is not accelerating. I have the codes P1088 and P1093

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OBDIITech
Date: August 14, 2018 at 2:28 am

If the VVEL motors are firmly connected and not damage, then the next step is to have the dealer readjust the VVEL motors. Unfortunately there are no instruction in the factory service manual on how to do the VVEL adjustment motors without the Nissan CONSULT.

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