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bunk · 01-18-2020, 08:38 AM

So I got the P1606 code - VVEL issue, limp mode. The first time it happened, I was able to reset the ECU and was able to get home. Next day, the code came back. I ordered a used VVEL module from ebay, swapped it out. Code was still there and still in limp mode. I tried to clear the code with a scanner, disconnecting the battery, and using the ignition on/accelerator presses method (5 times) and still couldnt clear the code.
After that, I went and got a new VVEL relay and swapped that out, still have the code. Tried both old and "new" VVEL modules with the new relay and no luck. So as I stand, still getting the code and still cannot reset the ECU.
I could have very well received a bad VVEL module from Ebay, but why cant I reset the code?

Anybody have any ideas whats going on?

01-18-2020, 08:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
bunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,077 Drives: 2010 370z Roadster Rep Power: 2684369	P1606 So I got the P1606 code - VVEL issue, limp mode. The first time it happened, I was able to reset the ECU and was able to get home. Next day, the code came back. I ordered a used VVEL module from ebay, swapped it out. Code was still there and still in limp mode. I tried to clear the code with a scanner, disconnecting the battery, and using the ignition on/accelerator presses method (5 times) and still couldnt clear the code. After that, I went and got a new VVEL relay and swapped that out, still have the code. Tried both old and "new" VVEL modules with the new relay and no luck. So as I stand, still getting the code and still cannot reset the ECU. I could have very well received a bad VVEL module from Ebay, but why cant I reset the code? Anybody have any ideas whats going on? __________________ -Drop in K&N Filter -Invidia Gemini CBE -Z1 Oil Cooler -Swift Springs - EcuTek -Forgestar F14 -SPL Camber Links -Akebono BBK Upgrade -Z1 Premium SS Lines -SPL Diff Bushings -SPL FUCAs - BellRaceworks Diff Brace