P0017 Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1, Sensor B)
What does P0017 mean?
P0017 — Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1, Sensor B) (bank 1). This is an OBD-II diagnostic trouble code a scanner retrieves when your vehicle's computer detects crankshaft position - camshaft position correlation (bank 1, sensor b) on bank 1. The level of risk depends on how the vehicle is currently running and how long you've been driving with the light on.
Common causes of P0017
- Stretched or skipped timing chain or belt
- Misaligned timing components
- Faulty exhaust camshaft or crankshaft position sensor
- Failed VVT phaser
- Worn timing chain guides or tensioner
How to fix P0017
- Stop driving until the timing system is verified
- Check timing marks and chain/belt condition
- Compare crankshaft and camshaft sensor signals
- Inspect the tensioner, guides, and exhaust phaser
- Repair timing components and clear the code