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Matty




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(Msg. 1) Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 11:44 am
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The engine malfunction light came on in my 2003 Celica. Main dealer says a new VVTi controller is needed at a cost of appx £600. No other symptoms or problems. Anyone else had this?

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 1:47 pm
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"Matty" wrote in message

> The engine malfunction light came on in my 2003 Celica. Main dealer
> says a new VVTi controller is needed at a cost of appx £600. No other
> symptoms or problems. Anyone else had this?
>

I recall seeing 1 other post regarding a bad VVTi controller. The good news
is that your engine should run fine without damage or problems without the
VVTi functioning, with a slight decline in performance that may or may not
be noticeable.

The bad news is that most peridoc emissions inspections require that the
check engine light is not illuminated and that no trouble codes are stored
in the computer's memory, so you may have to get it fixed.
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 7:51 pm
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VVT is Variable Valve Timing.

Did the dealer turn the light off?
Did the light come on again?

On occasion, there can be a transient malfunction that pops up then goes
away. These kinds of things are generally not critical. If the light remains
on after a reset, or comes back on, then you need additional service.

Sorry, I don't know what the level of service is -- that is, I don't know if
this is something you can fix at home on a Saturday afternoon.




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> The engine malfunction light came on in my 2003 Celica. Main dealer
> says a new VVTi controller is needed at a cost of appx £600. No other
> symptoms or problems. Anyone else had this?
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Matty




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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 7:31 am
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The MOT is due in March 07, maybe i'll risk leaving it until then and see if is passes the emissions test. Does £600 sound reaonable for this part?
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 3:51 pm
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"Matty" wrote in message

> The MOT is due in March 07, maybe i'll risk leaving it until then and
> see if is passes the emissions test. Does £600 sound reaonable for
> this part?

I have not priced a VVTi contoller, but £600 works out to close to $1,200
U.S., something I would not want to pay.

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