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Old 12-08-2016, 02:25 PM   #26
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So I had the dreaded p0016 code and took it to the dealership. They said the cam gear and ECU needed to be replaced and it was covered under warranty. When I got my vehicle back, I drove it for a while and then installed my previous OFT tune. Questions 1: my stereo still had all of my previous settings which lead me to believe they never disconnected the battery. Doesn't that need to be done to install a new ECU?
Once a year I disconnect my carbattery for a full week when I'm on a holiday.
When I reconnect all settings are restored, it even remembers which song I was listening to on my USB stick. The only thing he doesn't remember are the names of the radio stations.
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