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DTC Detection Logic

NOTE: If DTC P0012 is displayed with DTC P0075, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0075. Refer to DTC Description .

DTC No.

Trouble diagnosis

(Trouble diagnosis content)

Detecting condition

Possible cause

P0012

A camshaft position B1

["A" camshaft position - timing over-retarded bank 1]

During the retarded control of intake valve timig control the angle difference between actual angle and target angle is 13 degrees or more.

  • Crankshaft position sensor
  • Camshaft position sensor
  • Intake valve timing 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