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DME (DFI)

P0018

Diagnosis information - DME (DFI)

Position of crankshaft with respect to intake camshaft, bank 2

NOTE: The fault is detected if the specified adaptation range is left (> 13° crank angle).

Diagnostic conditions
- Battery positive voltage between 9 V and 16 V
- Time after engine starts > 10 seconds

Possible fault causes
- Chain extended
- Camshaft timing gear undone/loose
- Wrong camshaft installed e.g. 3.6 l from/to 3.8 l)