Posts Tagged: P0013
P0013 P0014
What causes trouble codes P0013 P0014? P0013 is a generic trouble code that’s defined as: Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Control Circuit. P0014 is a generic trouble code that’s defined as: Exhaust Camshaft Position System Performance. Sound like Greek to you? Here’s an explanation. In an engine with variable valve timing, the engine computer (ECM) determines the conditions under which it would like to advance or retard the intake and exhaust camshafts to develop more power or control emissions better. To move the camshafts, the ECM uses oil pressure … Read More
P0013
Diagnose and fix trouble code P0013 A P0013 trouble code is part of a family of trouble codes that can be set if there’s a problem with the engine’s variable valve timing (VVT) system. The P0013 code is a generic OBDII code defined as: Intake Camshaft Position Timing – Over-Advanced (Bank 1). Bank 1 is the bank containing cylinder #1. The following trouble codes also relate to the VVT system: P0010 Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit / Open (Bank 1) P0011 Intake Camshaft Position Timing – Over-Advanced (Bank 1) P0012 … Read More
Dodge Ram P0016, P0013, P0014
What causes P0016, P0013, P0014 on Dodge Ram? If you encounter 2010 5.7L V-8 Dodge Ram P0016, P0013, P0014 trouble codes, don’t panic. These codes are all related and revolve around P0013. Here’s what’s going on. This V-8 engine has variable valve timing. The camshafts are rotated by hydraulic mechanisms to shift the valve opening timing based on commands from the PCM. The PCM pulses power to a solenoid to open and close an oil pressure port. The rapid opening and closing varies the oil pressure to the variable valve … Read More