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P0017

Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1, Sensor B)

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

What it means

P0017 means Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1, Sensor B).

Where it lives

For P0017, the part to look at first is the sensor named here. The description of P0017 puts it on bank 1.

Check these first

  • 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

What to do next

  1. Stop driving until the timing system is verified
  2. Check timing marks and chain/belt condition
  3. Compare crankshaft and camshaft sensor signals
  4. Inspect the tensioner, guides, and exhaust phaser
  5. Repair timing components and clear the code

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-08-30.