What causes P1011 on a Toyota?

Open OCV circuit on the LH bank Disconnected OCV connector Broken wire in the OCV harness Failed OCV with open winding Blown OCV fuse where fitted

How do I fix P1011 on a Toyota?

Reseat the LH OCV connector Test OCV winding continuity Check the fuse and supply Trace the harness for breaks Replace the OCV if the winding is open

P1011 Oil Control Valve/Variable Valve Lift LH Bank Open Malfunction

Q: What does P1011 mean on a Toyota?

P1011. Oil Control Valve/Variable Valve Lift LH Bank Open Malfunction. Applies to Camry, RAV4, Highlander with VVTL-i.

Category: Powertrain - Ignition
Severity: Check Engine Light
Applies to: Camry, RAV4, Highlander with VVTL-i

This fault is part of the Toyota VVT-i codes guide. It covers the system and the order to check it.

What does P1011 mean on a Toyota?

P1011. Oil Control Valve/Variable Valve Lift LH Bank Open Malfunction. This Toyota-enhanced code applies to Camry, RAV4, Highlander with VVTL-i.

Common causes of P1011

Open OCV circuit on the LH bank
Disconnected OCV connector
Broken wire in the OCV harness
Failed OCV with open winding
Blown OCV fuse where fitted

How to fix P1011

Reseat the LH OCV connector
Test OCV winding continuity
Check the fuse and supply
Trace the harness for breaks
Replace the OCV if the winding is open

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Last updated 2026-09-06.