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P0012 Diagnostic Trouble Code Discussion for August 2012

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


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Trouble Ticket Help Requests for DTC P0012
Help Request Posted
2008 Mazda 3 i 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: JM1BK12G98
P0012: testing and results. ... and took it to the dealer for diagnosis. They told me the OCV needed to be replaced, but the code P0012 intake cam over retarded comes back. I think I've tried everything to diagnose this code; checked oil pressure (60psi @ 3000rpm oil temp 100F), cleaned ...
August 14, 2012
2005 Scion xA 1.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: JTKKT62435
P0012: Camshaft Position 'A' Over-Retarded. ... got this scion with typical p0012 code but this time when you try to activate oil control valve with scanner nothing happens. hook up 9 volt battery and engine instantly stalls. Ohmed out wires extensively to pcm and no problems found. on the red and yello...
August 22, 2012