PowertrainP0015

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

B Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)

35 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

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?

Caution · drive with care

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 35

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P0015	B Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
BAIC Motor	P0015	Variable camshaft phase error diagnosis Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P0015	B Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
BMW	P0015	VANOS blocked/stiff Brand	Powertrain
BYD	P0015	B Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P0015	Exhaust VVT not at locked position at start Brand	Powertrain
Daewoo	P0015	B Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Daihatsu	P0015	Exhaust VVT control Brand	Powertrain
DFFS	P0015	Exhaust camshaft position delayed Brand	Powertrain
DFFX	P0015	Exhaust camshaft position delayed Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P0015	Exhaust VCP camshaft phase error big Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P0015	'B' nokkenaspositie - timing te laat bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Geely	P0015	Bleed Camshaft Phaser Fault, Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
GM	P0015	B Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Great Wall	P0015	Exhaust VCP camshaft phase deviation too large Brand	Powertrain
Hafei	P0015	B Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Holden	P0015	Exhaust Camshaft Position System Performance - Retarded Brand	Powertrain
Honda	P0015	B Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
Hyundai	P0015	B Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
Isuzu	P0015	B Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
Land Rover	P0015	'B' Camshaft Position Timing - Over-Retarded Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Maserati	P0015	B Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
Mitsubishi	P0015	B Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
Opel	P0015	B Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Perodua	P0015	Exhaust VVT control Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P0015	B Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
Porsche	P0015	B Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
Proton	P0015	B Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
Saab	P0015	B Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
MG (SAIC)	P0015	B Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded Brand	Powertrain
Suzuki	P0015	B' Camshaft Position Timing Over Retarded (Bank1) Brand	Powertrain
SWM Motor	P0015	Exhaust VCP camshaft phase error is large Brand	Powertrain
Tata	P0015	'B' Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Toyota	P0015	Exhaust camshaft position delayed Brand	Powertrain
Volkswagen	P0015	Bank 1: camshaft B (exhaust): Advance setpoint not reached (over-Retarded); No signal/communication 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.

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