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P0011: "A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)
Severity: Medium Drive gently and get it diagnosed soon.
What does P0011 mean?
The intake camshaft timing on bank 1 is more advanced than the computer commanded.
Generic OBD-II definition: "A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1). Confirm applicability in your vehicle service information.
Common causes
- Low or dirty engine oil
- Faulty VVT solenoid
- Worn cam phaser
- Timing chain stretch
Symptoms
- Rough idle
- Stalling
- Reduced power
Can I keep driving with P0011?
Severity: Medium Drive gently and get it diagnosed soon.
If the check engine light is flashing or the car runs badly, stop driving and have it checked.
Typical fixes
- Check oil level and change if due
- Test VVT solenoid
- Inspect timing components
Related codes
P0010
"A" Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)P0012
"A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)P0016
Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A)P0015
"B" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)P0021
"A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 2)P0022
"A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 2)
"A" Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)P0012
"A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)P0016
Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A)P0015
"B" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)P0021
"A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 2)P0022
"A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 2)