wtb: red top vvti sensor, anyone got spare

njccmd2002 · 10-13-2009, 08:21 PM

My engine came with a broker vvti sensor, the seller included a replacement, however he mention it came from a black top, i assumed it was from a rav/caldina

i am leaning that it came from an altezza, lol, so now in the search of a sensor.

I can show the pics and notice its differences, the broken one is the red top its more silver

please let me know if you can help is 15330-74020 the right part no

MANDALAY · 10-13-2009, 10:59 PM

They are still available, but ex JAPAN . They arent cheap

Roman · 10-13-2009, 11:21 PM

Why not just see if that one works?

If it does, you got lucky (sort of)

If it doesnt, you're no worse off than your current situation.

njccmd2002 · 10-13-2009, 11:45 PM

it does not fit, the grooves on the tip are different...

So only in japan, who can hook me up? Not like i have a friend living in japan

what would happen if i run it with no sensor

the altezza is 15330-74030, acording to toyo. so thats what i have, will try to plug it in tomorrow, sighs, ugh

MANDALAY · 10-14-2009, 01:15 AM

I can get parts but if they arent here in Australia you would see it in about 5 weeks.
Im sure that part wont work as the camshaft gear is different.
The engine is designed to have it, running without it defeats the purpose of having the Red Top.

MANDALAY · 10-14-2009, 01:21 AM

Out of Japan confirmed. They have them in stock.
To my door around $220 Aussie and frieght to you around $40 aussie
So $260 total about $240 USD

njccmd2002 · 10-14-2009, 01:22 AM

ill contact my seller, maybe he has another one.

ill let you know, thanks

MANDALAY · 10-14-2009, 06:21 AM

Cool just make sure either Red or Grey top. But i dare say he wont have one

mr220v · 10-14-2009, 09:06 AM

There are usdm available substitutes. 2muchfun had this problem and used one from a Lexus. You might PM him and ask him which one specifically.

njccmd2002 · 10-14-2009, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MANDALAY

Out of Japan confirmed. They have them in stock.
To my door around $220 Aussie and frieght to you around $40 aussie
So $260 total about $240 USD

i posted above without realizing you have the price, ouch, hope my seller responds.

thanks let you know.

Lion_HUN · 10-19-2009, 07:32 AM

I can confirm mr220v, it's available not just from Japan. Mine is for a Lexus as well. I just told the part number in the dealership and they ordered it right away.

mr2mkii · 10-19-2009, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion_HUN

I can confirm mr220v, it's available not just from Japan. Mine is for a Lexus as well. I just told the part number in the dealership and they ordered it right away.

can you give the part number so everyone can use it

MANDALAY · 10-19-2009, 06:15 PM

Ild love to know. Also a side by side picture if the numbers are not 100% identical.

njccmd2002 · 10-19-2009, 06:22 PM

please, i am still waiting from my seller, he told me to call him in the morning, tomorrow.

but we all need this part #

njccmd2002 · 10-19-2009, 06:28 PM

is it 15330-46010

MANDALAY · 10-19-2009, 11:57 PM

This Lexus available part sounded weird to me.
So went over to Lexus to sus it out.
Quoted the part number to them 15330-74020 which is the Red Tops VVTi controller number.
They said it doesnt belong to any Australian delivered Lexus at all. The number is correct and the part is available in Japan. Now the reason for that is the Lexus EPC is connected to the Toyota EPC . If you look closely some of the bolts from the Toyota actually come up as Lexus ( i should know as i have bought a few ).
So the question is which Lexus is it that has the SAME vvti controller ?
Really i dont think there is as they are black tops.
So maybe you could get around the whole issue of USA Toyota not ordering parts maybe through Lexus dealership ?
If that draws a blank sorry but you need to personally import or go through someone who is keeping stock of Beams parts

MANDALAY · 10-20-2009, 12:02 AM

OH BTW I have yet to see Toyota making a mistake on its part numbers. One part one number.
Another part could/might work but it will be different UNLESS its only an updated number.
So the number 15330-74020 is current and any other number will be different

Lion_HUN · 10-20-2009, 02:23 PM

Sorry I haven't been in the forum today (and also I'm in a different timezone).
The part number is 15330-74020, as Angelo said.
I don't know which Lexus has it, I only had luck back then :S

mr220v · 10-20-2009, 02:32 PM

In 2muchfun's case, he was able to make a different solenoid work...from a vvti 2jzge maybe? He said it had a little bit different spot for the fastening bolt, but was able to drill one that worked.

This would be your cheapest option if you could find one used. New it's probably the same price as what Mandalay has.

mr220v · 10-20-2009, 02:43 PM

Here's one:

98-05 Lexus SC300 GS300 IS300 2jzge VVTI Timing Sensor:eBay Motors (item 170376339121 end time Oct-25-09 18:49:35 PDT)

10-13-2009, 08:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
njccmd2002 Beams Owners Group Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jackson TN Posts: 154 Thanks: 12 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	got my red top vvti sensor, Woohoo My engine came with a broker vvti sensor, the seller included a replacement, however he mention it came from a black top, i assumed it was from a rav/caldina i am leaning that it came from an altezza, lol, so now in the search of a sensor. I can show the pics and notice its differences, the broken one is the red top its more silver please let me know if you can help is 15330-74020 the right part no Last edited by njccmd2002; 11-12-2009 at 02:02 PM.. Reason: new development

10-13-2009, 11:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
njccmd2002 Beams Owners Group Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jackson TN Posts: 154 Thanks: 12 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	it does not fit, the grooves on the tip are different... So only in japan, who can hook me up? Not like i have a friend living in japan what would happen if i run it with no sensor the altezza is 15330-74030, acording to toyo. so thats what i have, will try to plug it in tomorrow, sighs, ugh Last edited by njccmd2002; 10-13-2009 at 11:56 PM..

10-20-2009, 02:23 PM	#18 (permalink)
Lion_HUN Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hungary Posts: 385 Thanks: 11 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Sorry I haven't been in the forum today (and also I'm in a different timezone). The part number is 15330-74020, as Angelo said. I don't know which Lexus has it, I only had luck back then :S Last edited by Lion_HUN; 10-20-2009 at 02:39 PM..

10-20-2009, 02:32 PM	#19 (permalink)
mr220v Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,529 Thanks: 13 Thanked 176 Times in 147 Posts iTrader Rating: (11/100% )	In 2muchfun's case, he was able to make a different solenoid work...from a vvti 2jzge maybe? He said it had a little bit different spot for the fastening bolt, but was able to drill one that worked. This would be your cheapest option if you could find one used. New it's probably the same price as what Mandalay has. Last edited by mr220v; 10-20-2009 at 02:39 PM..

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10-13-2009, 10:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
MANDALAY Beams Owners Group Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: victoria AUSTRALIA Posts: 4,210 Thanks: 136 Thanked 112 Times in 107 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	They are still available, but ex JAPAN . They arent cheap

10-13-2009, 11:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Roman Beams OCD Support Group Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 946 Thanks: 23 Thanked 56 Times in 36 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Why not just see if that one works? If it does, you got lucky (sort of) If it doesnt, you're no worse off than your current situation.

10-14-2009, 01:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
MANDALAY Beams Owners Group Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: victoria AUSTRALIA Posts: 4,210 Thanks: 136 Thanked 112 Times in 107 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	I can get parts but if they arent here in Australia you would see it in about 5 weeks. Im sure that part wont work as the camshaft gear is different. The engine is designed to have it, running without it defeats the purpose of having the Red Top.

10-14-2009, 01:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
MANDALAY Beams Owners Group Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: victoria AUSTRALIA Posts: 4,210 Thanks: 136 Thanked 112 Times in 107 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	Out of Japan confirmed. They have them in stock. To my door around $220 Aussie and frieght to you around $40 aussie So $260 total about $240 USD

10-14-2009, 01:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
njccmd2002 Beams Owners Group Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jackson TN Posts: 154 Thanks: 12 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	ill contact my seller, maybe he has another one. ill let you know, thanks

10-14-2009, 06:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
MANDALAY Beams Owners Group Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: victoria AUSTRALIA Posts: 4,210 Thanks: 136 Thanked 112 Times in 107 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	Cool just make sure either Red or Grey top. But i dare say he wont have one

10-14-2009, 09:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
mr220v Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,529 Thanks: 13 Thanked 176 Times in 147 Posts iTrader Rating: (11/100% )	There are usdm available substitutes. 2muchfun had this problem and used one from a Lexus. You might PM him and ask him which one specifically.

10-19-2009, 07:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
Lion_HUN Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hungary Posts: 385 Thanks: 11 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	I can confirm mr220v, it's available not just from Japan. Mine is for a Lexus as well. I just told the part number in the dealership and they ordered it right away.

10-19-2009, 06:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
MANDALAY Beams Owners Group Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: victoria AUSTRALIA Posts: 4,210 Thanks: 136 Thanked 112 Times in 107 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	Ild love to know. Also a side by side picture if the numbers are not 100% identical.

10-19-2009, 06:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
njccmd2002 Beams Owners Group Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jackson TN Posts: 154 Thanks: 12 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	please, i am still waiting from my seller, he told me to call him in the morning, tomorrow. but we all need this part #

10-19-2009, 06:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
njccmd2002 Beams Owners Group Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jackson TN Posts: 154 Thanks: 12 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	is it 15330-46010

10-19-2009, 11:57 PM	#16 (permalink)
MANDALAY Beams Owners Group Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: victoria AUSTRALIA Posts: 4,210 Thanks: 136 Thanked 112 Times in 107 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	This Lexus available part sounded weird to me. So went over to Lexus to sus it out. Quoted the part number to them 15330-74020 which is the Red Tops VVTi controller number. They said it doesnt belong to any Australian delivered Lexus at all. The number is correct and the part is available in Japan. Now the reason for that is the Lexus EPC is connected to the Toyota EPC . If you look closely some of the bolts from the Toyota actually come up as Lexus ( i should know as i have bought a few ). So the question is which Lexus is it that has the SAME vvti controller ? Really i dont think there is as they are black tops. So maybe you could get around the whole issue of USA Toyota not ordering parts maybe through Lexus dealership ? If that draws a blank sorry but you need to personally import or go through someone who is keeping stock of Beams parts

10-20-2009, 12:02 AM	#17 (permalink)
MANDALAY Beams Owners Group Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: victoria AUSTRALIA Posts: 4,210 Thanks: 136 Thanked 112 Times in 107 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	OH BTW I have yet to see Toyota making a mistake on its part numbers. One part one number. Another part could/might work but it will be different UNLESS its only an updated number. So the number 15330-74020 is current and any other number will be different

10-20-2009, 02:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
mr220v Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,529 Thanks: 13 Thanked 176 Times in 147 Posts iTrader Rating: (11/100% )	Here's one: 98-05 Lexus SC300 GS300 IS300 2jzge VVTI Timing Sensor:eBay Motors (item 170376339121 end time Oct-25-09 18:49:35 PDT)