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DTC P0013: Camshaft Position "B" Actuator Circuit / Open (Bank 1): Description

The Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system adjusts the exhaust valve timing to improve driveability. The engine oil pressure turns the VVT controller to adjust the valve timing.

The camshaft timing oil control valve assembly is a solenoid valve and switches the engine oil line. The valve moves when the ECM applies 12 V to the solenoid. The ECM changes the energizing time to the solenoid (duty-cycle) in accordance with the camshaft position, crankshaft position, throttle position, etc.

Fig 1: Variable Valve Timing (VVT) System Diagram
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DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0013 Open or short in camshaft timing oil control valve (for exhaust camshaft) circuit
(1 trip detection logic)
  • Open or short in camshaft timing oil control valve assembly (for exhaust camshaft) circuit
  • Camshaft timing oil control valve assembly (for exhaust camshaft)
  • ECM