u/Left-Type2508

hey guys. got a 2013 scion frs

been getting the dreaded p0016 diagnostic code

shop wants to start replacing camshaft gears and a whole bunch of other stuff including the Ecu

a huge bill that I’m not sure I want to pay without doing some due diligence first

car still seems to be running perfectly fine. I’m thinking it may just be the ECU on the fritz seeing as it’s nearing the end of its life anyway

problem is, I’m not sure which way to go about getting a new ECU. I am looking for a good option that won’t be vin locked. so that I don’t have to buy it twice if it turns out the problem is indeed mechanical in nature with the timing

any help would be greatly appreciated