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ME9 / P0016 00

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Symptom: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

  P0016 00


Intake Camshaft Bank 1, Misaligned to Crankshaft

Fault symptom

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

On-board diagnosis

Type of diagnosis:

At engine start.

Enable criteria:

Engine running.
Engine temperature between 0°C and 95°C.
Calculated oil temperature below 120°C.
After engine start but before dynamic cam angle adjustment is activated, the angle deviation between the camshaft position sensors and crankshaft position sensor is adapted.
No fault on the camshaft position sensor or solenoid.

Fault criteria:

The adapted value corresponds to the chain poorly meshed at min. one tooth for the relevant camshaft.

Diagnostic help

Diagnosis regards:

Poorly fitted timing chain, popped chain, worn-out chain.

Functions in the diagnostic tool related to the fault:

Test value:
Intake Cam Angle Bank 1
Requested intake cam angle, bank 1
Deviation from Requested Intake Cam Angle Bank 1
Intake Cam Angle Solenoid Bank 1

(See also description of readings/activations in diagnostic tool)