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Old 05-14-2015, 01:26 PM
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Do I need a new ECM?

Hi folks

My check engine light came on and I got the following codes:

0228 - M16/6 (Throttle valve actuator) Throttle valve jamming (iced up) P0638
1337 - Alternator serial interface
0217 - Throttle Valve stiff P2176
0569 - G3/3 (left O2 sensor before TWC KAT) Voltage is too high P2240

So I got a new alternator, a new throttle valve and 4 new O2 sensors. Cleared the codes, reset the ECU and the codes still appear. Other weird things are happening - one headlight turns off when I turn; dashboard says number plate light is blown, but it's not; same thing with park light; auto side mirror sometimes works.

Mechanic says that ECU is bad. Read in this forum (SunnyRayToronto sounds very knowledgeable!) that ECU's don't go bad like that and it may be something else. Car runs normally.

Could it be that I have a bad ECU? or do I just have several problems... will CRC contact cleaner work?
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According to my form reading knowledge, i think it is SAM module under front passenger seat.
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Originally Posted by pbx88
Hi folks

My check engine light came on and I got the following codes:

0228 - M16/6 (Throttle valve actuator) Throttle valve jamming (iced up) P0638
1337 - Alternator serial interface
0217 - Throttle Valve stiff P2176
0569 - G3/3 (left O2 sensor before TWC KAT) Voltage is too high P2240

So I got a new alternator, a new throttle valve and 4 new O2 sensors. Cleared the codes, reset the ECU and the codes still appear. Other weird things are happening - one headlight turns off when I turn; dashboard says number plate light is blown, but it's not; same thing with park light; auto side mirror sometimes works.

Mechanic says that ECU is bad. Read in this forum (SunnyRayToronto sounds very knowledgeable!) that ECU's don't go bad like that and it may be something else. Car runs normally.

Could it be that I have a bad ECU? or do I just have several problems... will CRC contact cleaner work?
Can you tell me what were problems for your car?
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Originally Posted by pbx88
Hi folks

My check engine light came on and I got the following codes:

0228 - M16/6 (Throttle valve actuator) Throttle valve jamming (iced up) P0638
1337 - Alternator serial interface
0217 - Throttle Valve stiff P2176
0569 - G3/3 (left O2 sensor before TWC KAT) Voltage is too high P2240

So I got a new alternator, a new throttle valve and 4 new O2 sensors. Cleared the codes, reset the ECU and the codes still appear. Other weird things are happening - one headlight turns off when I turn; dashboard says number plate light is blown, but it's not; same thing with park light; auto side mirror sometimes works.

Mechanic says that ECU is bad. Read in this forum (SunnyRayToronto sounds very knowledgeable!) that ECU's don't go bad like that and it may be something else. Car runs normally.

Could it be that I have a bad ECU? or do I just have several problems... will CRC contact cleaner work?
Hi, did you get to fix it? Have the exact same issue. Replaced, TB, the Accelertor pedal assembly and still get the same codes. Thanks
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Originally Posted by pbx88
Hi folks

My check engine light came on and I got the following codes:

0228 - M16/6 (Throttle valve actuator) Throttle valve jamming (iced up) P0638
1337 - Alternator serial interface
0217 - Throttle Valve stiff P2176
0569 - G3/3 (left O2 sensor before TWC KAT) Voltage is too high P2240

So I got a new alternator, a new throttle valve and 4 new O2 sensors. Cleared the codes, reset the ECU and the codes still appear. Other weird things are happening - one headlight turns off when I turn; dashboard says number plate light is blown, but it's not; same thing with park light; auto side mirror sometimes works.

Mechanic says that ECU is bad. Read in this forum (SunnyRayToronto sounds very knowledgeable!) that ECU's don't go bad like that and it may be something else. Car runs normally.

Could it be that I have a bad ECU? or do I just have several problems... will CRC contact cleaner work?
Has anyone solved this issue? i got these errors right after replacing my balance shaft and camshaft gears...
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Hello my friend i ask you about the code 1337 alternator serial interface how to fix
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Here is a post on the same issue.

https://www.benzworld.org/threads/13...rface.3069575/

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