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P0008

Engine Position System Performance Bank 1

System
Fuel and air metering (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

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

  1. Read crankshaft and bank 1 camshaft position signals with a scan tool
  2. Check the bank 1 camshaft position sensor connector and wiring
  3. Check the crankshaft position sensor connector and wiring
  4. Check timing chain or belt stretch on bank 1
  5. Do a compression test on bank 1
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.