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Old Sep 13, 2016 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by l.i. bruce fan
Not to revive an older thread, but this same thing just happened to my '16 this morning. Like the OP after sitting parked for an hour, I re-started it and all seemed fine....

I already have an previously scheduled appointment next Tuesday for an oil change, the performance and Ventilated Seat update TSB and a fix for my rattling rear targa latch, so I will definitely ask the Technician to check for codes, etc.) but always feel its better to check with the Faculty here before taking it in...

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Dealership called and said software updates they performed today also reference this issue, so they are confident I should be good going forward. I guess time will tell...

Has anybody seen a TSB reference this issue?
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Old Sep 13, 2016 | 09:15 PM
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I had a similar problem. Engine surged, gauges malfunctioned, no ac, no power steering and vehicle behaved as if it was running on 2 cylinders. It was fine after an hour. Search my thread, "First Major Issue..." Dealership has had my car since 08-22-2016, citing ebcm backordered...
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Old Sep 13, 2016 | 10:18 PM
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I had a similar problem. Engine surged, gauges malfunctioned, no ac, no power steering and vehicle behaved as if it was running on 2 cylinders. It was fine after an hour. Search my thread, "First Major Issue..." Dealership has had my car since 08-22-2016, citing ebcm backordered...
Not quite, neither me or the OP had your symptoms, car ran fine, only instrument cluster didn't. Curious to see how your situation resolves, best of luck and keep us posted.
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Old Sep 13, 2016 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by l.i. bruce fan
Not quite, neither me or the OP had your symptoms, car ran fine, only instrument cluster didn't. Curious to see how your situation resolves, best of luck and keep us posted.
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