Knocking sounds from the engine (Timing chain/belt skipped two teeth).

Loss of power when the car is cruising (Timing chain/belt skipped one tooth).

The timing belt/chain helps in synchronizing the crankshaft and the camshaft timing.įor some reason, the timing chain/belt may skip a few teeth, putting the cam and crank out of sync. So, keep reading to learn more about the causes and what to do if you encounter one. The onset of these signs needs quick action. Replace wiring/ connectors to crank /cam sensorĬhange/Add engine oil/ Clean oil filter/oil capĪlthough the causes of P0016 may show varying symptoms, here are the most common ones that you should look out for.

Replace camshaft/crankshaft position sensor Slipped or broken cam/crank sensor tone ringīad CMP actuator/intake VVT sprocket (phaser) Other related trouble codes of P0016 include P0017, P0008, P0014, P0009, and P0019.įaulty camshaft/crankshaft position sensorĭamaged wiring/ connectors to crank /cam sensor In case any of the above parts goes wrong, it leads to the P0016 code popping up. To prevent the correlation from going off, the engine timing must be controlled with the help of various parts: If the correlation is off, it leads to power loss, engine overheating, misfire, etc. These two shafts must have perfect timing for optimum control of the combustion. Crankshaft: Harness the engine’s torque to rotate the camshaft.

Camshaft: control the valves, which allow the air-fuel mixture to enter the combustion chamber and release the burnt exhaust gas.The crankshaft and camshaft are connected with a timing chain located at the end of the engine. Sensor A: Indicates that the issue is affecting the intake camshaft side.Bank 1: Means that the problem is on the engine side containing cylinder 1.This indicates that the engine timing is having problems resulting from the misalignment in the crankshaft and camshaft positions. P0016 code stands for Crankshaft Position – Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A).

Ford diagnostic code p0016