DTC P0016-00: Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor A; DTC P0018-00: Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor A [12/2019 - 10/2022]: Procedure

1. Start the engine.
2. Check for abnormal noise (rattling sounds) from the camshaft timing gear assembly with the engine idling.

   Result

   Result	Proceed to
   Abnormal noise (rattling sound) from the camshaft timing gear assembly is heard.	A
   Abnormal noise (rattling sound) from the camshaft timing gear assembly is not heard.	B

   HINT: 

   • As the engine speed increases, the camshaft timing gear assembly lock pins will release and the abnormal noise (rattling sound) will disappear.
   • Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the camshaft timing gear assembly.

     Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2019 - 10/2022]

Result: 

A 

REPLACE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT (CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE [FOR INTAKE CAMSHAFT]) AND CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022] 

Result: 

B 

See step  2

1. Read the DTCs.

   Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

   Result

   Result	Proceed to
   DTC P0016-00 or P0018-00 is output	A
   DTC P0016-00 or P0018-00 and other DTCs are output	B

   HINT: 

   If any DTCs other than P0016-00 or P0018-00 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

Result: 

B 

GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2019 - 09/2020]  , or refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2020 - 10/2021]  , or refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2021 - 10/2022] 

Result: 

A 

See step  3

HINT: 

If the VVT system can be operated through the Active Test, it can be assumed that the VVT system is operating normally.

1. Start the engine.
2. Perform the Active Test. Check that the displacement angle varies.

   Powertrain > Engine > Active Test 

   Active Test Display
   Control the Intake VVT OCV Duty Ratio Bank 1

   Data List Display
   Intake VVT Change Angle Bank 1

   Powertrain > Engine > Active Test 

   Active Test Display
   Control the Intake VVT OCV Duty Ratio Bank 2

   Data List Display
   Intake VVT Change Angle Bank 2

   OK

   Displacement angle varies.

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result: 

NG 

See step  5

Result: 

OK 

See step  4

1. Check for mechanical malfunctions that affect the valve timing, such as a jumped tooth or stretching of the timing chain.

   HINT: 

   Perform "Inspection After Repair" after repairing or replacing the engine mechanical system.

   Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2019 - 10/2022]

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result: 

OK 

See step  8

Result: 

NG 

REPAIR OR REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS, COMPONENT AND AREA 

Refer to INSPECTION [12/2019 - 10/2022]

Result

Result: 

NG 

REPLACE CAM TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (FOR INTAKE CAMSHAFT). Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022] 

Result: 

OK 

See step  6

• for Bank 1: Refer to INSPECTION [12/2019 - 10/2022]
• for Bank 2: Refer to INSPECTION [12/2019 - 10/2022]

Result

Result: 

NG 

REPLACE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT (CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY [FOR INTAKE CAMSHAFT]) 

• for Bank 1: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]
• for Bank 2: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]

Result: 

OK 

See step  7

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1. Remove the oil control valve filter (for intake camshaft of bank 1) or oil control valve filter (for intake camshaft of bank 2).
   • for Bank 1: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 52
   • for Bank 2: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 58
2. Check that the filter is not clogged.

   OK

   Filter is not clogged.

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result: 

NG 

REPLACE OIL CONTROL VALVE FILTER (FOR INTAKE CAMSHAFT) 

• for Bank 1: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 52
• for Bank 2: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 58

Result: 

OK 

See step  8

1. Clear the DTCs.

   Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

2. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

   Result

   Proceed to
   NEXT

Result: 

NEXT 

See step  9

1. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
2. Read the pending DTCs.

   Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

   Result

   Result	Proceed to
   DTCs are not output	A
   DTC P0016-00 or P0018-00 is output	B

Result: 

A 

CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to  CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [12/2019 - 10/2022] 

Result: 

B 

See step  10

Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]

HINT: 

Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the camshaft timing gear assembly.

Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2019 - 10/2022]

Result

Result: 

NEXT 

See step  11

1. Clear the DTCs.

   Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

2. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

   Result

   Proceed to
   NEXT

Result: 

NEXT 

See step  12

1. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
2. Read the pending DTCs.

   Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

   Result

   Result	Proceed to
   DTCs are not output	A
   DTC P0016-00 or P0018-00 is output	B

Result: 

A 

END 

Result: 

B 

REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2019 - 09/2020]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [09/2020 - 10/2022]