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Lord Akbar · 08-07-2020, 07:04 AM

So about a month ago I took my 2013 BRZ (automatic) in to my local Subaru dealership to finally get the valve springs replaced and when I got the car back my CEL and traction control lights were on and the car jerks just before I come to a complete stop (happens around 1000-1500 RPM and only happens when on automatic trans and not when in "manual"). I took it back immediately and after a few days the dealership called me back and claimed this was happening due to carbon buildup and that I needed to have the camshaft position sensor and oil control valve replaced and it'll cost me $1,200 with parts and labor. They claimed it was due to lack of maintenance even though I only use 93 octane and I get full synthetic oil changes every 4,000-5,000 miles diligently, so I wasn't having it. I got on the phone with Subaru corporate and after some back and forth they were willing to pay for 100% of the repairs as long as it didn't exceed $1,200. Another week went by and my car was ready for pickup. When I picked it up it was driving fine for about a day or 2, then the CEL and traction control lights came back on and the car once again jerked upon coming to a complete stop. I took it back a 3rd time, they had it for another 2-3 days and then called me and said they ran codes, diagnostics and what not and said nothing seemed to be wrong and it could've just been a hiccup. I go to pick it back up yesterday and no lights are on and it's driving fine....for about 30 minutes and as soon as I get home sure enough it all happens AGAIN. I'm taking it back in a few hours here but I just wanted some input from anyone here if this happened to you and/or what could be causing this. This will now be my 4th time back and even though they're nice at the dealership, I don't think I can trust them anymore unfortunately. I apologize that this is lengthy but I wanted to make sure I covered everything. I'm not too knowledgeable when it comes to motors/engines so I appreciate any help. Thanks.

EDIT: code I’m getting is P0011 - intake camshaft position timing

08-07-2020, 07:04 AM	#1
Lord Akbar Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Drives: 2013 BRZ premium Location: Chicago Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	CEL and traction control lights on after valve spring recall work So about a month ago I took my 2013 BRZ (automatic) in to my local Subaru dealership to finally get the valve springs replaced and when I got the car back my CEL and traction control lights were on and the car jerks just before I come to a complete stop (happens around 1000-1500 RPM and only happens when on automatic trans and not when in "manual"). I took it back immediately and after a few days the dealership called me back and claimed this was happening due to carbon buildup and that I needed to have the camshaft position sensor and oil control valve replaced and it'll cost me $1,200 with parts and labor. They claimed it was due to lack of maintenance even though I only use 93 octane and I get full synthetic oil changes every 4,000-5,000 miles diligently, so I wasn't having it. I got on the phone with Subaru corporate and after some back and forth they were willing to pay for 100% of the repairs as long as it didn't exceed $1,200. Another week went by and my car was ready for pickup. When I picked it up it was driving fine for about a day or 2, then the CEL and traction control lights came back on and the car once again jerked upon coming to a complete stop. I took it back a 3rd time, they had it for another 2-3 days and then called me and said they ran codes, diagnostics and what not and said nothing seemed to be wrong and it could've just been a hiccup. I go to pick it back up yesterday and no lights are on and it's driving fine....for about 30 minutes and as soon as I get home sure enough it all happens AGAIN. I'm taking it back in a few hours here but I just wanted some input from anyone here if this happened to you and/or what could be causing this. This will now be my 4th time back and even though they're nice at the dealership, I don't think I can trust them anymore unfortunately. I apologize that this is lengthy but I wanted to make sure I covered everything. I'm not too knowledgeable when it comes to motors/engines so I appreciate any help. Thanks. EDIT: code I’m getting is P0011 - intake camshaft position timing Last edited by Lord Akbar; 08-07-2020 at 12:28 PM.