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P0012 Diagnostic Trouble Code Discussion for August 2011

Camshaft Position 'A' Over-Retarded (Bank 1)


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Trouble Ticket Help Requests for DTC P0012
Help Request Posted
2006 Kia Sedona EX 3.8L Surge, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: KNDMB233X6
P0012: Camshaft Position Timing Over Retarded/System Performance (Bank 1). ... Mil on blinks at times, vibrates at Idle and surging when driving. A parts place pulled codes P0300, P0301, P0303, P0011, P0012. Another shop had just replaced variable valve oil control solenoid valves for these a couple days earlier and a 100 miles away....
August 02, 2011
2003 Volkswagen Passat GL 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWVD23B03
P0012: Intake cam advance set point not reached over retarded upper limit exeeded. ... came in with excessive chain noise at back of cylinder head and p0011 intake cam retard setpoint not reached (over advanced) lower limit exceeded. OK, we're a VW shop, seen lots of this. Replaced the chain and electro/hydraulic adjuster, 16 rollers on the ...
August 12, 2011
2003 Volkswagen Passat GL 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWVD23B03
P0012: Intake cam advance set point not reached over retarded upper limit exeeded. ... came in with excessive chain noise at back of cylinder head and p0011 intake cam retard setpoint not reached (over advanced) lower limit exceeded. OK, we're a VW shop, seen lots of this. Replaced the chain and electro/hydraulic adjuster, 16 rollers on the ...
August 15, 2011
2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty FX4 5.4L Misfire VIN: 1FTSX21508
P0012: Intake Camshaft Position Timing. ... sure where to go with this vehicle. flow chart not much help. I have a code P0012 Intake Camshaft Position Timing. I kind of want to change the VCT solenoid on the right side but not sure that will fix the problem. I can also hear some ticking noise in the...
August 23, 2011
2004 Toyota 4Runner Sport 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JTEBU14R14
P0012: Camshaft Position 'A' Over-Retarded (Bank 1). P0012 Cam Position "A" Too Retarded Bank 1 (Right Side). Original complaint was misfire on start up. Found head gasket leak in cylinders 4 and 6. Replaced cylinder head gaskets. Heads were both sent out to a professional machine shop for all the nesses...
August 24, 2011