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Old 10-16-2012, 03:40 PM   #1671
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Originally Posted by wotter View Post
Update : called the dealer back, problem was with the VVTI system. If I understood him (I'm no expert), they're going to replace the cam gear. I told him about the ECU, but unfortunately, as long as Toyota Belgium/Europa don't advise it, they're not going to do it. So IF the new ECU is the correct fix for the CEL/SL issue, there's a strong possibility my car will be back at the dealer in xxx KM. I didn't ask for the specific code (P0019/18/17...), will do that on Friday.

The new parts have been ordered today, arrival on Thursday, so if all goes well, I should have my car back on Friday. So I've only lost three days, not bad imo.
Rental car is still the Corolla AT (loool).
I would insist that the dealer not make any repairs until the dealer (with you present) speaks with Toyota directly about this being a possible ECU issue. There have been several cars that lost their engine completely (boom!) after the cam gear replacement was done (apparently incorrectly).
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