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DTC P0016

DTC P0016  : CMP Sensor A and CKP Sensor Correlation

NOTE: 

DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC
P0016 CMP Sensor A and CKP Sensor Correlation    

DTC (PGM-FI)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    Clear DTC

    -3. Start the engine.

    -4. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC
    P0016 CMP Sensor A and CKP Sensor Correlation    

    Is DTC P0016 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the CKP sensor, CMP sensor A, and the PCM. If the on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the on-board snapshot .

  2. CKP sensor and CMP sensor A installation check

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Check that the CKP sensor and CMP sensor A are installed correctly.

    Are the CKP sensor or CMP sensor A installed correctly?

    YES 

    Installation is OK. Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Installation is not correct, reinstall the CKP sensor and/or CMP sensor A.

  3. CMP pulse plate A visual check

    -1. Remove CMP sensor A , and check for damage to CMP pulse plate A.

    Is the pulse plate damaged?

    YES 

    Replace the intake camshaft .

    NO 

    Go to step 4.

  4. Camshaft timing check

    -1. Check the camshaft timing .

    Is the camshaft timing OK?

    YES 

    Go to step 5.

    NO 

    Reset the camshaft timing .

  5. Cam chain check

    -1. Check for damage or stretch at the cam chain .

    Is the cam chain damaged or stretched?

    YES 

    Replace the cam chain and the cam chain auto-tensioner .

    NO 

    Go to step 6.

  6. CKP sensor check

    -1. Substitute a known-good CKP sensor .

    -2. Reconnect all connectors.

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -4. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    Clear DTC

    -5. Start the engine.

    -6. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC
    P0016 CMP Sensor A and CKP Sensor Correlation    

    Is DTC P0016 indicated?

    YES 

    The CKP sensor is OK. Check for any authorized service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting, or substitute a known-good PCM , then recheck. If DTC P0016 goes away and the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM .

    NO 

    Replace the original CKP sensor .