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PowertrainP0016

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A)

40 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 crankshaft and camshaft positions do not line up the way the engine computer expects, which usually points to a timing problem.

2Common causes

  1. Stretched or jumped timing chain or belt
  2. Faulty camshaft or crankshaft position sensor
  3. Wiring or connector fault
  4. Worn timing chain tensioner
  5. Wrong oil viscosity affecting the timing system

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

If the engine starts and runs normally, drive gently to a workshop. If it is hard to start, runs badly, or has lost power, stop driving and have it towed: jumped timing can cause major engine damage.

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 40

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0016NH3 Ammonia Sensor. Heater Circuit. Operation Failure BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0016Intake VCP cam gear learning deviation out of range BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0016Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A) SAEPowertrain
BYDP0016Crank-Cam position correlation BrandPowertrain
CheryP0016Intake camshaft jumping BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0016Crankshaft/Camshaft Correlation BrandPowertrain
DaihatsuP0016VVT control abnormal BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0016Synchronization BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0016Crank-Cam position correlation BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0016Intake VCP cam tooth learning error out of range BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0016Krukaspositie - nokkenaspositie correlatie bank 1 sensor A BrandPowertrain
FordP0016Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A) SAEPowertrain
GeelyP0016Crank-Cam position correlation BrandPowertrain
GMP0016Corrélation CKP/CMP BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0016Crank-Cam position correlation BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0016Crank-Cam position correlation BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0016Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Not Plausible BrandPowertrain
HondaP0016Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A) SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0016Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A) SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0016Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A) SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0016Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A) SAEPowertrain
MaseratiP0016Crankshaft/camshaft timing misalignment (bank 1 sensor 1) BrandPowertrain
MazdaP0016Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A) SAEPowertrain
MitsubishiP0016Camshaft position sensor BrandPowertrain
NissanP0016Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A) SAEPowertrain
OpelP0016Corrélation CKP/CMP BrandPowertrain
PeroduaP0016VVT control abnormal BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0016Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A) SAEPowertrain
PorscheP0016Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A) SAEPowertrain
ProtonP0016Camshaft position sensor BrandPowertrain
SaabP0016Corrélation CKP/CMP BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0016Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation BrandPowertrain
SmartP0016Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A) SAEPowertrain
SprinterP0016Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A) SAEPowertrain
SubaruP0016Crank and Cam timing A Failure BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP0016Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor 'A BrandPowertrain
SWM MotorP0016Intake camshaft position jump BrandPowertrain
TataP0016Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor A BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0016Inlet VCP cam tooth learning deviation out of range BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0016Bank 1: CMP sensor (G40) / engine speed sensor (G28): incorrect correlation BrandPowertrain

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 P0016 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP001600CRK position - camshaft position correlation(bank 1 sensor a) BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP001614No description available Powertrain
SprinterP001614No description available Powertrain
VolvoP001621To check the camshaft setting, go to fault tracing for DTC ECM- and follow it BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP001662No description available Powertrain
SprinterP001662No description available Powertrain

6Related codes

  • P0010 A Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)
  • P0011 A Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)
  • P0012 A Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)
  • P0013 B Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)
  • P0014 B Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)
  • P0015 B Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)
  • P0017 Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor B)
  • P0018 Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A)
  • P0019 Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor B)
  • P001A A Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit/Open (Bank 1)
  • P001B Lost communication with dual function sensor module
  • P001C Lost communication with ABS or electronic stability program ECU/EHB

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