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DTC Detection Logic

NOTE: If DTC P0018 is displayed with DTC P0081, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0081. Refer to DTC Description .

DTC No.

Trouble diagnosis

(Trouble diagnosis content)

Detecting condition

Possible cause

P0018

Crankshaft position B2 sensor A

(Crankshaft position - camshaft position correlation bank 2 sensor A)

During the diagnosis of alignment of intake valve timing 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