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P0018

P0018

Diagnosis information - DME (DFI)

Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A)

NOTE: The fault is detected if the specified adaptation range is left (more than 13 ° crank angle).

Diagnostic conditions
- Battery positive voltage between 9 V and 16 V
- Time after engine starts more than 10 seconds

Possible fault causes
- Dynamic driving style when oil level is near minimum (oil foaming)
- Chain extended
- Camshaft timing gear undone/loose
- Wrong camshaft installed e.g. 3.6 l x 3.8 l)
- If the fault occurs after reprogramming of the DME (DFI) control unit:
- Timing incorrectly adjusted