How to remove and install Variable Timing Solenoids on Mazda Tribute?

In the case of V6 engine, start with the valve cover of the faulty sensor, remove it. Then, remove the wiring harness to the solenoid that is on the top of each valve cover and which is used to adjust the variable camshaft timing. Thereafter, loosen the mounting bolt(s), and then loosen the sensor, and the reverse of this is installation. In the case of the four-cylinder engines that include the 1.5L and the 1.6L engines, begin with the removal of the engine cover. Detach removable bolt and stud connecting air intake to the valve cover and push them aside on the 1.6L models, and then disconnect the crank case vent tube to the valve cover and intake manifold and remove it. Install the solenoids that control the VCT oil at the front of the valve cover, unscrew the solenoid electrical connector, and undo the bolt to remove the solenoid out of the cylinder head, installation being the inverse of removal. In the case of the 2.0L and 2.5L models, remove the valve cover and identify the VCT oil control solenoids in the front of the cylinder head with the 2.0L models having two solenoids, and the 2.5L models having a single solenoid. Lastly, loosen the bolt and pull out the solenoid in the cylinder head, and the opposite is true.

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Mazda Control Valve Part Number: SH01-14-420A
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- CX-5 | 2019 | Signature | 4 Cyl 2.2 L DIESEL
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Mazda Control Valve Part Number: PY8W-14-440
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- 3 | 2021-2024 | 2.5 Carbon Turbo, 2.5 Turbo, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- 6 | 2018-2021 | Carbon Edition, Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, Signature | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- CX-5 | 2019-2024 | 2.5 Turbo, 2.5 Turbo Signature, Carbon Edition Turbo, Grand Touring Reserve, Signature | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- CX-50 | 2023-2024 | 2.5 Turbo | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda Control Valve Part Number: P5PW-14-440
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- Other Name: Valve, Oil Control; Control Valve
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- 3 | 2019-2024 | 2.0, 2.5 S, Base, Carbon Edition, Preferred, Premium, Select, Select Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- CX-30 | 2020-2023 | 2.5 S, 2.5 S Carbon Edition, Base, Preferred, Premium, Select | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- CX-50 | 2023-2024 | 2.5 S | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda Control Valve Part Number: PE01-14-440A
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- Other Name: Valve, Oil Control
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- 6 | 2014-2017 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- CX-3 | 2016-2018 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- CX-5 | 2013-2017 | Grand Select, Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda Control Valve Part Number: PYFA-14-440C
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- Other Name: Valve, Oil Control
- Replaces: PYFA-14-440A, PYFA-14-440
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- 3 | 2019-2024 | 2.0, 2.5 Carbon Turbo, 2.5 S, 2.5 Turbo, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus, Base, Carbon Edition, Preferred, Premium, Select, Select Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- 6 | 2018-2021 | Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- CX-3 | 2019-2021 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- CX-5 | 2018-2024 | 2.5 S, 2.5 S Carbon Edition, Carbon Edition, Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda Control Valve Part Number: SH01-14-440
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- Other Name: Valve, Oil Control; Control Valve
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- CX-5 | 2019 | Signature | 4 Cyl 2.2 L DIESEL
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Mazda Solenoid Part Number: PEDD-14-420
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- Other Name: Valve, Oil Control; Control Valve, Solenoid
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- 3 | 2021-2022 | 2.0 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- CX-30 | 2020-2023 | 2.5 S, 2.5 S Carbon Edition, Base, Preferred, Premium, Select | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda Valve Assembly Part Number: L3K9-14-420A
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- Other Name: Valve, Oil Control; Valve Assembly
- Replaces: L309-14-420A
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- 3 | 2006-2013 | i, Mazdaspeed, S | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- 5 | 2012-2015, 2006-2010 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- 6 | 2009-2013 | i | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- MX-5 Miata | 2006-2015 | 25th Anniversary Edition, Base, Club, Club Spec, Grand Touring, Special Edition, Sport, SV, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Tribute | 2009-2011 | Hybrid, i | 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda Solenoid Part Number: P51B-14-420
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- Other Name: Valve, Oil Control; Solenoid
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- MX-5 Miata | 2016-2022 | 100th Anniversary Special Edition, Club, Grand Touring, RF 100th Anniversary Special Edition, RF Club, RF Grand Touring, RF GT, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mazda Solenoid Part Number: CY01-14-420C
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- Other Name: Valve, Oil Control; Solenoid
- Replaces: CY01-14-420B
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- 6 | 2009-2013 | S | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
- CX-9 | 2007-2015 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
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Mazda Solenoid Part Number: PE01-14-420A
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- Other Name: Valve, Oil Control; Control Valve, Solenoid
- Replaces: PE01-14-420
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- 3 | 2012-2023 | 2.5 S, 2.5 Turbo, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus, Base, Carbon Edition, Grand Touring, i, i Grand Touring, I Sport, i SV, I Touring, Preferred, Premium, s Grand Touring, s Touring, Select, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- 6 | 2014-2017 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- CX-3 | 2016-2020 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- CX-30 | 2021-2023 | 2.5 Turbo | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- CX-5 | 2013-2016 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda Control Valve Solenoid Part Number: ZJ38-14-420A
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- Other Name: Valve, Oil Control
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- 2 | 2011-2014 | Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS
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Mazda Control Valve Solenoid Part Number: ZZC2-14-420B
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- Other Name: Valve, Oil Control
- Replaces: ZZC2-14-420A, ZZC2-14-420
Fits the following Mazda Models:
- Tribute | 2009-2011 | S | 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS

Mazda Variable Timing Solenoid

The Mazda Variable Timing Solenoid optimizes valve timing so every engine in the lineup feels quick off the mark while consuming less fuel. Mazda has built its reputation on lively handling, Skyactiv efficiency, and the stylish Kodo design that turns heads without shouting, and these qualities come together to create cars that are both practical and fun for daily life. From city-friendly hatchbacks to versatile SUVs, Mazda pairs lightweight construction with i-Activsense safety features, proving that spirited driving can still be responsible and secure. Continuous exploration of electric drive, mild hybrids, and all-wheel traction further shows how Mazda pursues progress without sacrificing the grin-inducing character owners love. Working behind the scenes, the Variable Timing Solenoid stands as a small yet crucial piece of that philosophy. By directing oil flow to shift camshaft position in milliseconds, the Variable Timing Solenoid lets the engine breathe differently at low and high revs, gaining punch during acceleration and then settling into a fuel-sipping cruise. Because its responses are commanded by the engine's control unit across a wide range of operating conditions, power delivery remains smooth and emissions stay cleaner, benefiting the entire Mazda lineup rather than a single model. Durable, lightweight, and electronically precise, this component aligns with brand goals of reliability, efficiency, and driving joy.

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Mazda Variable Timing Solenoid Parts and Q&A

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L3K9-14-420A
Q: How to remove and install Variable Timing Solenoids on Mazda Tribute?
A:
In the case of V6 engine, start with the valve cover of the faulty sensor, remove it. Then, remove the wiring harness to the solenoid that is on the top of each valve cover and which is used to adjust the variable camshaft timing. Thereafter, loosen the mounting bolt(s), and then loosen the sensor, and the reverse of this is installation. In the case of the four-cylinder engines that include the 1.5L and the 1.6L engines, begin with the removal of the engine cover. Detach removable bolt and stud connecting air intake to the valve cover and push them aside on the 1.6L models, and then disconnect the crank case vent tube to the valve cover and intake manifold and remove it. Install the solenoids that control the VCT oil at the front of the valve cover, unscrew the solenoid electrical connector, and undo the bolt to remove the solenoid out of the cylinder head, installation being the inverse of removal. In the case of the 2.0L and 2.5L models, remove the valve cover and identify the VCT oil control solenoids in the front of the cylinder head with the 2.0L models having two solenoids, and the 2.5L models having a single solenoid. Lastly, loosen the bolt and pull out the solenoid in the cylinder head, and the opposite is true.