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P1383 Diagnostic Trouble Code Discussion for January 2005

Variable Cam Timing Over-Retarded (Cylinder Bank 1)


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Trouble Ticket Help Requests for DTC P1383
Help Request Posted
1999 Ford Contour LX 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FAFP6530X
Hiya everyone, I got this 2.0 with dohc it came in with no power. and code for cam timing. I checked the timing belt the lower brg was all but gone. new belt upper and lower idlers and belt adjuster. still runs rough mostly at idle, i rechecked timing marks, a...
January 31, 2005