PowertrainP0011

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

A Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)

44 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Bank 1: the side of the engine containing cylinder 1 · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The engine computer commands the camshaft timing to change, but the camshaft is not responding as expected (variable valve timing problem).

2Common causes

Dirty or low engine oil
Wrong oil viscosity for the engine
Clogged or faulty oil control valve (VVT solenoid)
Worn timing chain or belt
Faulty camshaft phaser

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Have it diagnosed promptly. Poor valve timing can cost power and fuel, and in the worst case damage the engine.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 44

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P0011	A Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
BAIC Motor	P0011	Intake VCP phase response delayed Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P0011	A Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
BMW	P0011	Adaptation value outside tolerance Brand	Powertrain
BYD	P0011	V.V.T. system Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P0011	V.V.T. system Brand	Powertrain
Daewoo	P0011	Intake Camshaft Position Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
Daihatsu	P0011	VVT control Brand	Powertrain
DFFS	P0011	display unit serial line Brand	Powertrain
DFFX	P0011	V.V.T. system Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P0011	Intake VCP phase response lag Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P0011	'A' nokkenaspositie - timing te vroeg of systeemprestaties bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Ford	P0011	DTCs or P0012 may stored if you use this test for certin preiod of time Brand	Powertrain
Geely	P0011	V.V.T. system Brand	Powertrain
GM	P0011	A Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Great Wall	P0011	V.V.T. system Brand	Powertrain
Hafei	P0011	V.V.T. system Brand	Powertrain
Holden	P0011	Camshaft Position System Performance Brand	Powertrain
Honda	P0011	A Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
Hyundai	P0011	A Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
Isuzu	P0011	A Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
Land Rover	P0011	A Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
Mahindra	P0011	Intake valve timing control - bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Maserati	P0011	Bank 1 Camshaft 1 Position Timing Over Advanced or System Performance Brand	Powertrain
Mazda	P0011	DTCs or P0012 may stored if you use this test for certin preiod of time Brand	Powertrain
Mitsubishi	P0011	V.V.T. system Brand	Powertrain
Nissan	P0011	A Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
Opel	P0011	A Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Perodua	P0011	VVT control Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P0011	A Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
Porsche	P0011	A Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
Proton	P0011	V.V.T. system Brand	Powertrain
Renault	P0011	INTAKE V/V Timing control performance - B1 Brand	Powertrain
Saab	P0011	A Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
MG (SAIC)	P0011	Variable Valve Timing-Intake Operation Failure Brand	Powertrain
Smart	P0011	A Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
Sprinter	P0011	A Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
Subaru	P0011	A Camshaft Position System Performance Brand	Powertrain
Suzuki	P0011	A' Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
SWM Motor	P0011	Intake VCP phase response lag Brand	Powertrain
Tata	P0011	'A' Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced Or System Performance Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Toyota	P0011	Inlet VCP phase response delayed Brand	Powertrain
Volvo	P0011	Camshaft Position Timing Over Advanced (Bank 1) Brand	Powertrain
Volkswagen	P0011	Bank 1: camshaft A (intake): retard setpoint not reached (over-Advanced) Brand	Powertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 13

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0011 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Porsche	P001100	No description available	Powertrain
SsangYong	P001100	A' camshaft position-timing over-advanced or system performance(bank 1) Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P001126	Die Position der Einlassnockenwelle (Zylinderreihe 1) weicht vom Sollwert ab. Die Signaländerungsrate ist unterhalb des zulässigen Grenzwertes. Brand	Powertrain
Sprinter	P001126	Die Position der Einlassnockenwelle (Zylinderreihe 1) weicht vom Sollwert ab. Die Signaländerungsrate ist unterhalb des zulässigen Grenzwertes. Brand	Powertrain
SsangYong	P001161	Cam position sensor signal error Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P001164	Die Position der Einlassnockenwelle (Zylinderreihe 1) weicht vom Sollwert ab. Es liegt ein unplausibles Signal vor. Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P001177	Die Funktion variablen Einlassventilstellung meldet einen Fehler. Brand	Powertrain
Sprinter	P001177	Die Funktion variablen Einlassventilstellung meldet einen Fehler. Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P001178	Die Funktion variablen Einlassventilstellung meldet einen Fehler. Brand	Powertrain
Sprinter	P001178	Die Funktion variablen Einlassventilstellung meldet einen Fehler. Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P001192	Die Funktion variablen Einlassventilstellung meldet einen Fehler. Brand	Powertrain
Sprinter	P001192	Die Funktion variablen Einlassventilstellung meldet einen Fehler. Brand	Powertrain
SsangYong	P001199	Cam position learning failure Brand	Powertrain

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