PowertrainP0018
CautionSeverity: Caution - get it checked when you can
Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A)
Key terms: Oxygen sensor: measures oxygen in the exhaust gas · Mass air flow sensor: measures the air going into the engine · Bank 2: the side of the engine containing cylinder 2 · 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 35
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Leyland CV | P0018 | Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A) SAE | Powertrain |
| BAIC Motor | P0018 | Crankshaft Position Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor A Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P0018 | Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A) SAE | Powertrain |
| BYD | P0018 | Exhaust phase deviation too large Brand | Powertrain |
| Chery | P0018 | Exhaust camshaft position delayed Brand | Powertrain |
| Daewoo | P0018 | Crankshaft/Intake Camshaft Position not Plausible Brand | Powertrain |
| Daihatsu | P0018 | VVT sensor 2 Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFS | P0018 | Crankshaft Position Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor A Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFX | P0018 | Crankshaft Position Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor A Brand | Powertrain |
| DFXK | P0018 | Crankshaft Position Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor A Brand | Powertrain |
| EOBD | P0018 | Krukaspositie - nokkenaspositie correlatie bank 2 sensor a Brand | Powertrain |
| Geely | P0018 | Crankshaft Position Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor A Brand | Powertrain |
| GM | P0018 | Crankshaft Position Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor A Brand | Powertrain |
| Great Wall | P0018 | Crankshaft Position Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor A Brand | Powertrain |
| Hafei | P0018 | Crankshaft Position Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor A Brand | Powertrain |
| Holden | P0018 | Crankshaft Position - Intake Camshaft Position Not Plausible Bank 2 Brand | Powertrain |
| Honda | P0018 | Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A) SAE | Powertrain |
| Hyundai | P0018 | Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A) SAE | Powertrain |
| Isuzu | P0018 | Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A) SAE | Powertrain |
| Land Rover | P0018 | Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A) SAE | Powertrain |
| Maserati | P0018 | Crankshaft/Camshaft Timing Misalignment - Bank 2 Sensor 1 Brand | Powertrain |
| Mitsubishi | P0018 | Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A) SAE | Powertrain |
| Opel | P0018 | Crankshaft Position Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor A Brand | Powertrain |
| Perodua | P0018 | VVT sensor 2 Brand | Powertrain |
| Peugeot | P0018 | Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A) SAE | Powertrain |
| Porsche | P0018 | Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A) SAE | Powertrain |
| Proton | P0018 | Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A) SAE | Powertrain |
| Saab | P0018 | Crankshaft Position Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor A Brand | Powertrain |
| MG (SAIC) | P0018 | Crankshaft Position Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor A Brand | Powertrain |
| Smart | P0018 | Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A) SAE | Powertrain |
| Subaru | P0018 | Crank and Cam timing A Failure Brand | Powertrain |
| Suzuki | P0018 | Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A) Brand | Powertrain |
| Tata | P0018 | Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor A Brand | Powertrain |
| Toyota | P0018 | Crankshaft Position Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor A Brand | Powertrain |
| Volkswagen | P0018 | Bank 2: CMP sens 2 (G163) / engine speed sensor (G28): incorrect correlation 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 5
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0018 and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | P001800 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P001801 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P001802 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P001803 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P001864 | The position of the intake camshaft (cylinder bank 2) is implausible relative to the position of the crankshaft. There is an implausible signal. Brand | Powertrain |
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