Limp Mode, Code P0021. Dealership wants $2650
#1
Limp Mode, Code P0021. Dealership wants $2650
Hey guys,
3 days ago My 2008 G37 Sport went into Limp mode in which it doesn't revolve above 2500 rpm. Engine light came on and I got two codes
P0021 and P0524
I took it to Nissan dealership since it was 5 mins away from my house and my car is no longer under Warranty even though its mileage is only 45000 miles
they just called me saying they need to replace "SPROCKET-CAMSHAFT,INTAKE" for around $2650 !!! and said I have some oils leaking. I was absolutely shocked because I don't do track or anything, take care of my car and change oil regularly and this happened out of nowhere.
what should I do?!! I'd love some input
3 days ago My 2008 G37 Sport went into Limp mode in which it doesn't revolve above 2500 rpm. Engine light came on and I got two codes
P0021 and P0524
I took it to Nissan dealership since it was 5 mins away from my house and my car is no longer under Warranty even though its mileage is only 45000 miles
they just called me saying they need to replace "SPROCKET-CAMSHAFT,INTAKE" for around $2650 !!! and said I have some oils leaking. I was absolutely shocked because I don't do track or anything, take care of my car and change oil regularly and this happened out of nowhere.
what should I do?!! I'd love some input
#3
^anything I could get the dealership to try before I have to pay $2650 ?
take it to Infiniti dealership? try resetting the ECU?
not sure how this part could go broke just out of nowhere
take it to Infiniti dealership? try resetting the ECU?
not sure how this part could go broke just out of nowhere
#4
Registered User
Found this by looking up your first code
P0021 Nissan - Intake Valve Timing Control Performance Bank 2
Tech notes:
Since the Intake valve timing control solenoid valve uses oil flow to control timing, dirty oil can cause the valve to stuck open or close. Before replacing the valve, change engine oil and filter and reset engine code.
Read more: P0021 Nissan Intake Valve Timing Control Performance Bank 2 OBDII Engine Light Trouble Code | Engine-Codes.com
P0021 Nissan - Intake Valve Timing Control Performance Bank 2
Tech notes:
Since the Intake valve timing control solenoid valve uses oil flow to control timing, dirty oil can cause the valve to stuck open or close. Before replacing the valve, change engine oil and filter and reset engine code.
Read more: P0021 Nissan Intake Valve Timing Control Performance Bank 2 OBDII Engine Light Trouble Code | Engine-Codes.com
#5
Registered User
P0524 Nissan - Engine Oil Pressure Too Low
Possible causes
- Engine oil pressure or level too low
- Faulty Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
- Faulty Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
- Fualty Intake valve control solenoid valve
- Accumulation of debris to the signal pick-up portion of the camshaft
- Timing chain installation
- Foreign matter caught in the oil groove for intake valve timing control
Read more: P0524 Nissan Engine Oil Pressure Too Low OBDII Engine Light Trouble Code | Engine-Codes.com
Possible causes
- Engine oil pressure or level too low
- Faulty Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
- Faulty Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
- Fualty Intake valve control solenoid valve
- Accumulation of debris to the signal pick-up portion of the camshaft
- Timing chain installation
- Foreign matter caught in the oil groove for intake valve timing control
Read more: P0524 Nissan Engine Oil Pressure Too Low OBDII Engine Light Trouble Code | Engine-Codes.com
#6
Registered User
What i would suggest that you do is check you engine oil levels, then change your oil and filter. Afterwards reset the code and see if it persists
Otherwise bro I have no clue what else it could be lol
Otherwise bro I have no clue what else it could be lol
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#8
At the other forums Cause for the dreaded P0011/P0021 codes that everyone is curious about - G35Driver this person says its a gasket that causes the issue. Replacing with a metal gasket fixes the problem.
#9
Byron Sexton and muyrec, thank you guys SO MUCH that was so helpful, I'll ask their mechanic tomorrow to start with an oil change and see how it goes, then try changing the metal gasket
#13
I change oil every 3000 miles at the infinti dealership, keep in mind though that in the past 3 years I've only put 15000 miles on it. Dealership never commented on my oil. And the limp mode happened about 900 miles after the last oil change
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Did they write down the part number that needs to be changed? I tried to look up the part on orderinfinit's website and the closest part I found by name was camshaft & timing / intake gear which cost 152$. Maybe you could order the part and have a local mechanic change it out for you instead.