SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 · powertrain

P0016: Correlación de posición cigüeñal / árbol de levas (Banco 1 Sensor A)

Correlación de posición cigüeñal / árbol de levas (Banco 1 Sensor A): Phase angle between crankshaft reluctor and intake camshaft exceeds mechanical tolerance.

P0016 — Diagnostic Summary
Trouble Code (DTC)P0016
Official SAE DefinitionCorrelación de posición cigüeñal / árbol de levas (Banco 1 Sensor A)
Vehicle Subsystempowertrain
Driving SeverityHIGH

Observable Symptoms

  • Long cranking time or no-start
  • Metallic timing chain rattle on cold start
  • Reduced power

Most Probable Root Causes

  • Stretched timing chain or worn chain tensioner/guides
  • Jumped timing belt tooth
  • Slipped camshaft phaser

Step-by-Step Diagnostic Procedure

  1. Compare actual vs desired cam angle at idle
  2. Inspect timing chain stretch via tensioner protrusion or dual-channel oscilloscope