Questions & Answers for: what does vct stand for

What does VCT stand for? I think it's for Variable Camshaft Timing. Variable Cam Timing. Wikipedia has a good explanation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_Cam_Timing

...the speed sensor at the transmission both are on the same circuits as the cam timing sensor but the vct sensor is oil driven and have you changed to a heavier oil than recommended also did you check ...

vct engine. No other misbehave noticed Is oil slipping past the valve guides.Have someone else start it while you stand behind the carIf you see blue smoke upon starting you have a valve guide problem

VCT circuit Open or short in the OCV / solenoid valve Damaged computer (PCM) I think the garage is the place you need to go More likely a mechanical problem, you won't be happy about Fixes can be easy