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Bavarian Motorist · 10-26-2009, 03:00 PM

I keep getting this code (Camshaft actuator timing retarded) and I don't understand why. Mechanic adjusted the cam timing gear and it's correct. Still keeps coming back. Occasionally, it will limit RPM to 6500, and after clearing the code, it won't limit RPMs, or sometimes it will. It hasn't been consistent.

Mechanic says everything is mechanically sound, so this may be a tune issue, though the car used to run perfectly on this tune.

Car is 2006 Elise with BWR s/c and PES tune. Any suggestions are appreciated.

MaineLotus · 10-26-2009, 04:11 PM

If you think it's tune related, have you considered Charlie's tune? It's the best out there.

choi0706 · 10-26-2009, 06:43 PM

has the camshaft been changed?

shoot me an email..
choi0706@gmail.com

Bavarian Motorist · 10-26-2009, 10:40 PM

Yes that was going to be my next course of action: Charlie's tune. I just don't get why the tune worked so well before and now suddenly it's problematic, assuming that's the problem.

Thanks choi.

10-26-2009, 03:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC/Westchester, NY Posts: 10,852	P0012 I keep getting this code (Camshaft actuator timing retarded) and I don't understand why. Mechanic adjusted the cam timing gear and it's correct. Still keeps coming back. Occasionally, it will limit RPM to 6500, and after clearing the code, it won't limit RPMs, or sometimes it will. It hasn't been consistent. Mechanic says everything is mechanically sound, so this may be a tune issue, though the car used to run perfectly on this tune. Car is 2006 Elise with BWR s/c and PES tune. Any suggestions are appreciated. __________________ Be an alpha male. Drive a Lotus.

10-26-2009, 04:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
MaineLotus Parts scattered about... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 1,383	If you think it's tune related, have you considered Charlie's tune? It's the best out there. __________________ My car is modified.

10-26-2009, 06:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
choi0706 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Houston/Austin Posts: 4,225	has the camshaft been changed? shoot me an email.. choi0706@gmail.com __________________ Jay-05' ST, HT, Touring Red Rally Ready

10-26-2009, 10:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC/Westchester, NY Posts: 10,852	Yes that was going to be my next course of action: Charlie's tune. I just don't get why the tune worked so well before and now suddenly it's problematic, assuming that's the problem. Thanks choi. __________________ Be an alpha male. Drive a Lotus.

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