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Old June 22nd, 2024, 8:06 PM
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U0168code appeared on my scanner. It's saying, replace Vehicle Security control Module. Does anyone know which module is it? Chevy parts guy said, he never heard this security control module.
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Trouble codes NEVER tell you to replace something. Can't help you without vehicle info though.
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It is a 2016 Chevy Cruze LTZ 1.4L turbocharge engine
After driving a few blocks, all of a sudden, the engine loses power and starts to slow down, but then quickly regains some power, loses power, gains power, etc. After 6 to 8 seconds it starts to run fine.
OBDII scan tool shows the U0168 code and it suggested replacing the vehicle security control module.
Old June 22nd, 2024, 11:46 PM
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Another day after driving a few blocks, the car does the same thing and shuts down. Try to start the car again and it turns off within a few seconds. I waited 5 to 8 minutes then started the car and works fine after.
Please help me with this issue.
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I don't think the code is related to your engine problems



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Old June 23rd, 2024, 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Bal
After driving a few blocks, all of a sudden, the engine loses power and starts to slow down, but then quickly regains some power, loses power, gains power, etc. After 6 to 8 seconds it starts to run fine.
A bad fuel pump will do this. But so can a lot of other things.
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