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gmookher · 09-04-2012, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by siXXtoes

suck everyone is waiting on part. I threw a p0017 code at 200 miles, fixed in one week. now at 1300 and no idle dip issues, just a little rough idle at cold start.

Hope things work out and you can get back on the road

what was the repair?

TemeCal · 09-04-2012, 04:42 PM

Took mine to the dealer today. There are 4 other FR-S in with the same problem. One of the service advisor has his FR-S in for the same issue. Sounds like it's at least 2-3 weeks for a cam gear and new ECU to be shipped out.

mact · 09-04-2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TemeCal

Took mine to the dealer today. There are 4 other FR-S in with the same problem. One of the service advisor has his FR-S in for the same issue. Sounds like it's at least 2-3 weeks for a cam gear and new ECU to be shipped out.

I have a hard time believing that both the cam gear AND ECU are bad.. I would much rather have them swap out the ECU than the cam gear. Also I have read that some folks see the problem again after a cam gear replacement.

TemeCal · 09-04-2012, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mact

I have a hard time believing that both the cam gear AND ECU are bad.. I would much rather have them swap out the ECU than the cam gear. Also I have read that some folks see the problem again after a cam gear replacement.

I agree. Personally, I don't think they know what the solution is yet. They seem to just be replacing parts, hoping the light will stay off.

Mr.Roboto · 09-04-2012, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TemeCal

Took mine to the dealer today. There are 4 other FR-S in with the same problem. One of the service advisor has his FR-S in for the same issue. Sounds like it's at least 2-3 weeks for a cam gear and new ECU to be shipped out.

Maybe that is why we are not spotting too many F-RS on the roads because most of them are at the Toyota's service departments

Shizzaw · 09-04-2012, 07:46 PM

Well, Corporate called today. I'm supposed to be able to pick up my car tomorrow. I'm still on the opposite coast right now so my wife gets to enjoy the car instead of me. Oh well, hopefully it stays fixed.

moonwok · 09-04-2012, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Yruyur

It may be bad press but I think that press is only getting to this small group of forum members. Maybe we should get a magazine or two involved in this so they can get some official answers and let the rest of the world know if it is truly a big issue.

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This is a very toned down review publicly stating the CEL issue.

http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...s/viewall.html

eurospeed · 09-04-2012, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by moonwok

This is a very toned down review publicly stating the CEL issue.

http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...s/viewall.html

Nice catch on this. They definitely had the same problem. This should be printed in the October 2012 issue for those who have a subscription.

siXXtoes · 09-04-2012, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmookher

what was the repair?

Cam gear and ecu

mgray86 · 09-04-2012, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moonwok

This is a very toned down review publicly stating the CEL issue.

http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...s/viewall.html

Got to love that line at the end of the article. There should be a thread of all the one liners the writers of these articles come up with to talk about the FR-S.

OmarGC · 09-05-2012, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by siXXtoes

Cam gear and ecu

Awesome, hopefully it works out for everyone soon. I'm sure there's guys' even more frustrated then myself.

I literally broke in my car with the CEL on the majority of the time.

alrashwa · 09-05-2012, 04:15 AM

Update today, as you may know the right side cam gear and oil control valve on mine were replaced following a month of delays, then the left side threw the code immediately after they were done re-assembling last week.

I've talked to the tech working on my car, he's taking extreme care of the engine bay. They had a regional service rep there today who's some kind of FR-S Gandalf, he did some diagnostics and made some calls. Final word is that I'll have it back this week. They assured me that they would use care in the repair, and I know the service manager from old school days so I kinda trust him.

Needless to say, I'm expecting some compensations. I'll update when I can.

czar07 · 09-05-2012, 07:19 AM

This is just fucked. Im very surprised Toybaru havent found a permanent fix with communication to dealers about how to fix it. First the delays, then this.

ngabdala · 09-05-2012, 08:26 AM

CEL just kicked in yo!

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TemeCal Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 86 Location: US Posts: 686 Thanks: 377 Thanked 303 Times in 181 Posts Mentioned: 27 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Took mine to the dealer today. There are 4 other FR-S in with the same problem. One of the service advisor has his FR-S in for the same issue. Sounds like it's at least 2-3 weeks for a cam gear and new ECU to be shipped out.

09-05-2012, 04:15 AM	#432
alrashwa Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: '12 370Z Monterey Blue Location: Washington Posts: 230 Thanks: 120 Thanked 60 Times in 42 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Update today, as you may know the right side cam gear and oil control valve on mine were replaced following a month of delays, then the left side threw the code immediately after they were done re-assembling last week. I've talked to the tech working on my car, he's taking extreme care of the engine bay. They had a regional service rep there today who's some kind of FR-S Gandalf, he did some diagnostics and made some calls. Final word is that I'll have it back this week. They assured me that they would use care in the repair, and I know the service manager from old school days so I kinda trust him. Needless to say, I'm expecting some compensations. I'll update when I can.

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