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DTC Detection Logic

NOTE:
  • If DTC P0011 or P0021 is displayed with DTC P0075 or P0081, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0075, P0081. Refer to  DTC LOGIC  . 
  • If DTC P0011 or P0021 is displayed with DTC P0524, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0524. Refer to  DTC LOGIC  . 
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name Detecting condition Possible cause
P0011 Intake valve timing control performance (bank 1) There is a gap between angle of target and phase-control angle degree.
  • Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
  • Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
  • Intake valve control solenoid valve
  • Accumulation of debris to the signal pick-up portion of the camshaft
  • Timing chain installation
  • Foreign matter caught in the oil groove for intake valve timing control
P0021 Intake valve timing control performance (bank 2)