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check engin light on and truck wont go over 50mph?

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#1 ·
truck has 59,00 mile was running perfectly to job site by noon started it up and check engine light was on and wont go any faster then 50mph, wont even down shif. Was wondering if anybody else had had similar problem and could steer me in the right direction. Thanks
 
#7 ·
well truck all fixed. turns out a 45 dollar part, oil control valve, was the culprit. Unfortunately it's not easy to get to.

Case Number: S1118000063
Release Date: 01/20/2012
Symptom/Vehicle Issue: MIL Illumination/Check Engine Light On And /Or DTC P0016,P000B Active
Diagnosis:
Scan vehicle modules for DTC using wiTech if P0016 and or P000B are active proceed with repair procedure.
Repair Procedure:
Inspect the Variable Valve Timing Oil Control Valve for distorted or missing filter screens


my screens were all messed up! new part is better made with no screens.