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Tcoat · 03-23-2021, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Nfsundrgrnd

Ok thanks for the input! I love the car and would hate to see it die, which is why I want to learn more about other people's experience with the recall. The car has been running pretty good so I might just hold off on digging into it. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, right?

Remember when you see all those horror stories they total up to a small fraction of a percent of all the cars repaired.
Like everything else people with problems yell it loud and those with no issues remain silent which makes it look like the problem is more prevalent than it is.

x808drifter · 03-24-2021, 06:17 AM

Somewhere there is also a thread for all the people who didn't have issues.

Nfsundrgrnd · 03-24-2021, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by x808drifter

Somewhere there is also a thread for all the people who didn't have issues.

I've been trying to find it but I'm probably blind or something haha.

DarkSunrise · 03-24-2021, 10:57 AM

I'm at 10,300 miles (1.5 years) after the recall work was done. I do very little commuting with the car, mostly track and canyon. No problems related to the recall.

Tcoat · 03-24-2021, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Nfsundrgrnd

I've been trying to find it but I'm probably blind or something haha.

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133383

Nfsundrgrnd · 03-24-2021, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133383

Appreciate the help!

aghuman · 03-24-2021, 12:37 PM

I'm in a similar boat as Dadhawk - did mine 2 years ago at about 280k km and I'm at 340 k km now. He hit the nail on the head when it just depends on whether or not it was done correctly.

ermax · 03-24-2021, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Nfsundrgrnd

Ok thanks for the input! I love the car and would hate to see it die, which is why I want to learn more about other people's experience with the recall. The car has been running pretty good so I might just hold off on digging into it. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, right?

I wouldn’t bother. Even if it’s a tinny fraction of people that have failures I don’t think it’s worth the risk. When you go to sell it you can tell people it doesn’t have the recall and then they are free to decide if they want to have it done and anyone who does lots of research and sees the threads about failures could potentially value your car higher for not being molested.

This all depends on whether you live in Cali or not.

YamahaR86 · 03-25-2021, 12:42 PM

42,200~ miles the recall work was done.

47,600 miles I put on a turbo kit, new clutch etc. Dropped the oil pan while I was at it and inspected the pickup and screen. No debris, sludge or sealant issues.

Currently at 68,000 miles today.

No issues.

pasternak · 03-26-2021, 03:44 PM

68K warranty work done over the summer. Now on CEL 2 since the... 'repair'

Tcoat · 03-30-2021, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by pasternak

68K warranty work done over the summer. Now on CEL 2 since the... 'repair'

What are the codes though? Could be as simple as a loose hose or not even engine related. Of course it also could be major but that isn't where I would jump off from.

pasternak · 03-30-2021, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

What are the codes though? Could be as simple as a loose hose or not even engine related. Of course it also could be major but that isn't where I would jump off from.

P00B.

BrahmaBull1990 · 03-30-2021, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by pasternak

P00B.

For us simps (did I use it properly?)

... engine control module (ECM) has detected a fault with the position and timing of the camshaft. Codes related to the P000B include: P000B: “B” Camshaft Position Slow Response (Bank 1) P0010: "A" Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)

Several problems may cause a P000B code including:

Possibly loose fuel cap
Low oil pressure causing erratic camshaft position
Restriction to oil flow in oil passages
Restriction to oil flow in variable camshaft timing (VCT) valve body
Damaged or defective VCT phaser
Damaged or defective camshaft position sensor
Damaged or defective camshaft position actuator solenoid
Binding of the camshaft advance mechanism
Damaged or defective ECM (rare)

What are the symptoms of the P000B code?

Symptoms of a P000B code may include:

Check engine or warning light may illuminate
Vehicle rpm may fluctuate during idle
May hesitate when going uphill
There may be no symptoms aside from a stored trouble code

pasternak · 03-30-2021, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BrahmaBull1990

Several problems may cause a P000B code including:

Possibly loose fuel cap
Low oil pressure causing erratic camshaft position
Restriction to oil flow in oil passages
Restriction to oil flow in variable camshaft timing (VCT) valve body
Damaged or defective VCT phaser
Damaged or defective camshaft position sensor
Damaged or defective camshaft position actuator solenoid
Binding of the camshaft advance mechanism
Damaged or defective ECM (rare)

ie junk in the oil after the warranty recall service I wish I'd never had done.

03-24-2021, 10:57 AM	#18
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,794 Thanks: 2,164 Thanked 4,242 Times in 2,220 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I'm at 10,300 miles (1.5 years) after the recall work was done. I do very little commuting with the car, mostly track and canyon. No problems related to the recall. __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

03-25-2021, 12:42 PM	#23
YamahaR86 JDM Vaping Stance Nation Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 White Location: FL Posts: 710 Thanks: 647 Thanked 345 Times in 218 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	42,200~ miles the recall work was done. 47,600 miles I put on a turbo kit, new clutch etc. Dropped the oil pan while I was at it and inspected the pickup and screen. No debris, sludge or sealant issues. Currently at 68,000 miles today. No issues. __________________ Clueless

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