P0016
Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1, Sensor A)
What it means
P0016 means Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1, Sensor A).
Where it lives
For P0016, start at the sensor the description names. The description of P0016 puts it on bank 1.
Check these first
- Stretched or skipped timing chain or belt
- Misaligned timing marks after repair
- Faulty crankshaft or camshaft position sensor
- Failed VVT phaser or tensioner
- Engine timing component failure
What to do next
- Do not drive with the engine misfiring or rattling
- Verify timing marks and chain/belt alignment
- Check both position sensor signals while cranking
- Inspect the tensioner, guides, and phaser for wear
- Correct the timing issue, then clear the code and road test
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-08-30.