Lsoul

2011 G37 Journey Coupe auto with 140k miles.

Hello, this is my first time posting so forgive me if didn’t format the post right. So the other day when I started my car, it didn’t have any throttle response, car wouldn’t go above 1000rpm even when the accelerated was fully pressed.

A service engine light did come on which wasn’t there earlier. But, after a while when I tried to drive the car again it was fine but still with the CEL. I then drive the car for a week without any issues but same thing happened again when I tried to drive the car again after a short drive.

I got the CEL read and got the codes P1607, P1092, P1089, and P1608. These are the codes for VVEL iirc. So, what do you guys recommend I should do? I’m a noob when it comes to cars.
Also, I did notice a strange noise from the drivers side when stating the car. This noise is only present when the car goes into limp mode.

TLDR: car goes into limp mode sometimes and gave the codes P1607, P1092, P1089, and P1608. Any help would be much appreciated.

370znick

I have a 09 z and i have the same codes but p1608 p1089 and p1092 …. Replaced the solenoids and no help did you find out the problem and is your car tuned ?

Lsoul

Yeah, it was the VVEL, water got in there somehow and shorted it. Had to replace it and also got the sensors reprogrammed. I didn’t take it to a dealer but to a shop who had experience with it. Cost me $1000 in total, but you can get the vvel on eBay for like $60 which would make repair much cheaper but not sure if those will work.

Mr.Meep

Hey sorry to bother you I'm having the same issue. I got water in the harness and ran it. The next day everything broke. What did you do to fix it? I know you already explained it but it wasn't very detailed. What did you replace?

Thanks