Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0018
Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A)
The relative timing between the crankshaft and bank 2 intake camshaft is outside the expected window. Often caused by a stretched timing chain, jumped tooth, worn tensioner, or failed cam/crank sensor.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number– / 18
Possible causes
- Timing chain stretched (bank 2) high
- Bank 2 cam phaser failed medium
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Power loss especially in mid-rpm range
- Possible rough idle or stalling
- Increased fuel consumption
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: hard
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 400–2500 €
- Estimated time: 3–12 h
- Component: timing chain
- Component: camshaft position sensor
- Component: crankshaft position sensor
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- drive cycle required
Sources
References
sae:J2012