If you ever lock your keys inside the car or need a way in....here is a simple solution.

I will try to explain how in case you ever encounter this problem. First of all my windows weren't moving at all. It was nearly impossible to stick a coat hanger between the door and the seal. I try to pry ...

I did mine this morning...at least the disassembly part. A doner fob is on its way in the mail. Here's a video of my experience although more that sufficient info is already available in the invaluable thread!

This should help. You are correct though. What a PIA just to replace an Aux belt!!!

viewtopic.php?f=31&t=78772&p=423763&hil ... lt#p423763

OK, so I just wasn't patient enough: the long term fuel trim went up to 1.14 after a long drive today and later came down to 1.12 after a drive. All's well.

Lesson learned: high vacuum at the dipstick might be just as obvious a sign of PCV failure as no vacuum at all...at least on P3 cars ...

Got this done last weekend. I hope it helps someone out there.
https://youtu.be/pb6nNOELb_8

Wow, well give me your VIn if you are still having trouble and I will look up hoe VIDA says to do it.

Sorry can’t help you mine is a LhD but I can tell you that access to bolts was challenging. I used a little swivel ratchet.

The P0017 code is somewhat generic. It may make sense for you to get the corresponding VIDA code (ECM-xxx). This will give you a better idea of where to go next. I troubleshooted a P0015 code for quite some time. VIDA suggested first checking harness to the vvt solenoid, then checking the solenoid ...

Hi pierremcalpine, and thanks for this. The image is just an image. Is your video on your computer, phone or YouTube? It won't upload to the MVS server because video tends to be large, and the server won't accept it. We'll figure out how it can be displayed here in this thread and go from there ...