P0008
Engine Position System Performance Bank 1
What it means
P0008 means Engine Position System Performance Bank 1.
Check these first
- A weak or failing crankshaft position sensor
- A weak or failing bank 1 camshaft position sensor
- A stretched timing chain or belt on bank 1
- Wiring or connector faults between the position sensors and the ECM
- Low compression or valvetrain wear on bank 1
What to do next
- Read crankshaft and bank 1 camshaft position signals with a scan tool
- Check the bank 1 camshaft position sensor connector and wiring
- Check the crankshaft position sensor connector and wiring
- Check timing chain or belt stretch on bank 1
- Do a compression test on bank 1
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.