PowertrainP0013
CautionSeverity: Caution - get it checked when you can
B Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)
Key terms: Oxygen sensor: measures oxygen in the exhaust gas · Mass air flow sensor: measures the air going into the engine · 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
This code is in the fuel and air metering range, which includes fuel-pressure and camshaft-timing faults.
2Common causes
- Dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor
- Vacuum or intake air leak
- Weak fuel pump or clogged fuel filter
- Faulty fuel injector
- Faulty oxygen sensor
- Wiring or connector fault
3Can I drive?
Have it diagnosed promptly. Some codes in this range affect fuel pressure or camshaft timing; if the engine loses power, runs badly, or stalls, stop safely and get professional help.
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 38
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Leyland CV | P0013 | Hybrid Battery. Control Module 7. Communication Error Brand | Powertrain |
| BAIC Motor | P0013 | Exhaust VVT circuit broken circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P0013 | B Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1) SAE | Powertrain |
| BMW | P0013 | Control limit Brand | Powertrain |
| BYD | P0013 | B Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit / Open Bank 1 Brand | Powertrain |
| Chery | P0013 | Exhaust VVT circuit broken circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Daewoo | P0013 | B Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit / Open Bank 1 Brand | Powertrain |
| Daihatsu | P0013 | Exhaust OCV control system Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFS | P0013 | Air conditioning or remote lock control failure Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFX | P0013 | B Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit / Open Bank 1 Brand | Powertrain |
| DFXK | P0013 | VVT Exhaust Control Valve Circuit Open Brand | Powertrain |
| EOBD | P0013 | 'B'-Nockenwellenversteller 'A'-Steuerkreis/offen Bank 1 Brand | Powertrain |
| Ford | P0013 | PPW VCT Brand | Powertrain |
| Geely | P0013 | VVT Exhaust Control Valve Circuit Open Brand | Powertrain |
| GM | P0013 | B Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit / Open Bank 1 Brand | Powertrain |
| Great Wall | P0013 | B Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit / Open Bank 1 Brand | Powertrain |
| Hafei | P0013 | B Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit / Open Bank 1 Brand | Powertrain |
| Holden | P0013 | Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Control Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Honda | P0013 | B Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1) SAE | Powertrain |
| Hyundai | P0013 | B Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1) SAE | Powertrain |
| Isuzu | P0013 | B Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1) SAE | Powertrain |
| Land Rover | P0013 | B Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1) SAE | Powertrain |
| Maserati | P0013 | Bank 1 Camshaft 2 Position Actuator Circuit Open Brand | Powertrain |
| Mazda | P0013 | PPW VCT Brand | Powertrain |
| Mitsubishi | P0013 | Oil control valve Brand | Powertrain |
| Opel | P0013 | B Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit / Open Bank 1 Brand | Powertrain |
| Perodua | P0013 | Exhaust OCV control system Brand | Powertrain |
| Peugeot | P0013 | B Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1) SAE | Powertrain |
| Porsche | P0013 | B Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1) SAE | Powertrain |
| Proton | P0013 | Oil control valve Brand | Powertrain |
| Saab | P0013 | B Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit / Open Bank 1 Brand | Powertrain |
| MG (SAIC) | P0013 | Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Subaru | P0013 | B Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1) SAE | Powertrain |
| Suzuki | P0013 | B' Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit / Open (Bank1) Brand | Powertrain |
| SWM Motor | P0013 | Exhaust VVT valve control circuit failure Brand | Powertrain |
| Tata | P0013 | 'B' Camshaft Position - Actuator Circuit Bank 1 Brand | Powertrain |
| Toyota | P0013 | Air conditioning or remote lock control failure Brand | Powertrain |
| Volkswagen | P0013 | Bank 1: camshaft B (exhaust): position actuator malfunction; Defective 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 6
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0013 and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | P001311 | Das Bauteil Magnetventil zur variablen Auslassventilstellung hat einen elektrischen Fehler. Brand | Powertrain |
| Sprinter | P001311 | Das Bauteil Magnetventil zur variablen Auslassventilstellung hat einen elektrischen Fehler. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P001312 | Das Bauteil Magnetventil zur variablen Auslassventilstellung hat einen elektrischen Fehler. Brand | Powertrain |
| Sprinter | P001312 | Das Bauteil Magnetventil zur variablen Auslassventilstellung hat einen elektrischen Fehler. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P001313 | Das Bauteil Magnetventil zur variablen Auslassventilstellung hat einen elektrischen Fehler. Brand | Powertrain |
| Sprinter | P001313 | Das Bauteil Magnetventil zur variablen Auslassventilstellung hat einen elektrischen Fehler. Brand | Powertrain |
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