Powertrain
generic / SAE
P033F
Crankshaft/Camshaft Loss Of Synchronization
The PCM has lost crank-to-cam synchronization — the relative phase between crankshaft and camshaft no longer matches the calibrated reference. Causes include a stretched or jumped timing chain, broken cam timing tooth, or sensor signal corruption.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number3 / 3F
Possible causes
- Timing chain stretched or jumped high
- Crank or cam sensor signal corrupted medium
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: hard
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 400–4000 €
- Estimated time: 3–12 h
- Component: timing chain
- Component: crankshaft position sensor
- Component: camshaft position sensor
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012