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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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Default 98 Contour code
Anyone know what this means?
P1383 Variable cam timing over-retarded bank 1
 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 01:29 PM
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It means you have to inspect the timing belt for missing teeth or damage. It also could meant the VCT solenoid is bad which would require a timing belt replacement anyway.

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