P0018 is keeping me from enjoying my car

[Astroboy]

At 33k miles p0018 pops up. So far I have reset the battery nothing. I rest the battery and re-flashed my tune, nothing. Replaced the camshaft position sensor A an bank 2, upper left hand side, nothing. I now ordered an ecm from Toyota hoping that it will fix the issue. I do not have warranty anymore because of my avo kit. And to top things off, I crashed my door into my garage. I know there's tons of info on this code already, but damn. It's a very misleading code and extremely difficult to fix.
Also, the last thing I did to the car wars install a clutch, but I know that the Damn clutch is not the issue. I only took off the exhaust and drive shaft while doing so.
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[MisterSheep]

Originally Posted by Astroboy

At 33k miles p0018 pops up. So far I have reset the battery nothing. I rest the battery and re-flashed my tune, nothing. Replaced the camshaft position sensor A an bank 2, upper left hand side, nothing. I now ordered an ecm from Toyota hoping that it will fix the issue. I do not have warranty anymore because of my avo kit. And to top things off, I crashed my door into my garage. I know there's tons of info on this code already, but damn. It's a very misleading code and extremely difficult to fix.
Also, the last thing I did to the car wars install a clutch, but I know that the Damn clutch is not the issue. I had to take off the exhaust and drive shaft while doing so.
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I had this problem but had it covered under warranty... It was the ECU and they replaced it. Unfortunately I have no idea how to help you out here besides take the turbo kit off and bring it to a dealer and have them fuck with it.

[Boofneenee]

Originally Posted by Astroboy

At 33k miles p0018 pops up. So far I have reset the battery nothing. I rest the battery and re-flashed my tune, nothing. Replaced the camshaft position sensor A an bank 2, upper left hand side, nothing. I now ordered an ecm from Toyota hoping that it will fix the issue. I do not have warranty anymore because of my avo kit. And to top things off, I crashed my door into my garage. I know there's tons of info on this code already, but damn. It's a very misleading code and extremely difficult to fix.
Also, the last thing I did to the car wars install a clutch, but I know that the Damn clutch is not the issue. I had to take off the exhaust and drive shaft while doing so.
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any luck getting this resolved?

[_Silent_]

Originally Posted by Boofneenee

any luck getting this resolved?

Would also like to know what else it could be after replacing oil control valve assembly? Still got a CEL/SL

[guybo]

Swapping out parts without properly diagnosing the issue is a piss poor way to fix your car. And expensive. IMHO you need to bring your car to a mechanic and get that diagnosed so you can fix the issue.

You'll run out of money before you run out of guesses.

[Astroboy]

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[Astroboy]

Originally Posted by guybo

Swapping out parts without properly diagnosing the issue is a piss poor way to fix your car. And expensive. IMHO you need to bring your car to a mechanic and get that diagnosed so you can fix the issue.

You'll run out of money before you run out of guesses.

This was resolved a year ago.

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[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by Astroboy

This was resolved a year ago.

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So how did you fix it?

[Sportsguy83]

Another potential fix is to swap cam sprockets?

This is the main reason I am in the middle of an LS swap. I was at a point where, I would need to build the motor for about $10k (from a reputable shop aka FullBlown), plus strengthen/swap the transmission ($4K+) and still have the potential of the sensitive finicky cam gearing/phasing system/ECU fuck up at any time... My FA20 treated me good as it held 500+ whp and 450+ wtq, but even built I would never feel at peace knowing an issue like this could pop up anytime for no reason.

[Astroboy]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

Another potential fix is to swap cam sprockets?

This is the main reason I am in the middle of an LS swap. I was at a point where, I would need to build the motor for about $10k (from a reputable shop aka FullBlown), plus strengthen/swap the transmission ($4K+) and still have the potential of the sensitive finicky cam gearing/phasing system/ECU fuck up at any time... My FA20 treated me good as it held 500+ whp and 450+ wtq, but even built I would never feel at peace knowing an issue like this could pop up anytime for no reason.

Well I swapped out the ecu, but my motor did fail a few months after. I don't know what caused the motor to fail.

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[Astroboy]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

Another potential fix is to swap cam sprockets?

This is the main reason I am in the middle of an LS swap. I was at a point where, I would need to build the motor for about $10k (from a reputable shop aka FullBlown), plus strengthen/swap the transmission ($4K+) and still have the potential of the sensitive finicky cam gearing/phasing system/ECU fuck up at any time... My FA20 treated me good as it held 500+ whp and 450+ wtq, but even built I would never feel at peace knowing an issue like this could pop up anytime for no reason.

I would go for the swap. I have huge respect for these motors because they do have a lot to give, but only to a certain extent. I enjoy the car still because Its a love and hate relationship. I also want to boost it again, but don't have the resources to just buy another motor in case this one goes bad.

Off topic, but I have huge respect for you because you helped a lot when I was installing my avo kit. You give a lot to this forum

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[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by Astroboy

I would go for the swap. I have huge respect for these motors because they do have a lot to give, but only to a certain extent. I enjoy the car still because Its a love and hate relationship. I also want to boost it again, but don't have the resources to just buy another motor in case this one goes bad.

Off topic, but I have huge respect for you because you helped a lot when I was installing my avo kit. You give a lot to this forum

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Thanks a lot man, I really enjoy helping people out, it's nice to know that I actually do help someway.