DTC P0016, P0018 [MZI-3.7 (PCM CONNECTOR (2 TYPES))]

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DTC P0016

DTC P0018

P0016: CKP-CMP sensor (RH) correlation

P0018: CKP-CMP sensor (LH) correlation
DETECTION CONDITION
•  The PCM monitors the variable valve timing position for a misalignment between the camshaft and crankshaft. The test fails when the misalignment is more than 1 tooth.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
•  OCV malfunction
•  Camshaft advanced mechanism binding
•  Improper valve timing

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION
1
VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED
•  Has FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2
VERIFY RELATED SERVICE INFORMATION AVAILABILITY
•  Verify related Service Information availability.
•  Is any related Service Information available?
Yes
Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available Service Information.
•  If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
3
VERIFY RELATED PENDING AND STORED DTC
•  Turn the ignition switch off, then to the ON position (Engine off)
•  Verify pending and stored DTCs using the M-MDS.
•  Is other DTC present?
Yes
Go to the appropriate DTC troubleshooting.
(See DTC TABLE [MZI-3.7 (PCM CONNECTOR (2 TYPES))].)
No
Go to the next step.
4
VERIFY CURRENT INPUT SIGNAL STATUS
•  Start the engine and warm up completely.
•  Access VT ACT1 (P0016) or VT ACT2 (P0018) PID using the M-MDS.
•  Is PID reading normal?
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Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Replace the OCV, then go to Step 6.
(See OIL CONTROL VALVE (OCV) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)
5
VERIFY TIMING CHAIN INSTALLATION
•  Stop the engine.
•  Remove the front cover.
•  Is the camshaft timing mark at the correct point?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Reinstall the timing chain, then go to the next step.
6
VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0016, P0018 HAS BEEN COMPLETED
•  Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
•  Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
•  Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS.
•  Start the engine.
•  Is the same DTC present?
Yes
Replace the PCM, then go to the next step.
(See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)
No
Go to the next step.
7
VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
•  Perform the “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE”.
•  Are any DTCs present?
Yes
Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE [MZI-3.7 (PCM CONNECTOR (2 TYPES))].)
No
Troubleshooting completed.