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1998 Ford Contour GL 2.0L No Start
Posted to Ford Driveability on 10/30/2003 6 Replies

WE are going to replace timing belt, idlers and tensioner. My question is should we be concerned about the code, p1383, variable cam timing retarded bank one, while we have this apart. Is there a way to test the variable cam solonoid. A new one is about $320.0...

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car Vehicle Data

1998 Ford Contour GL

VIN 1FAFP6634W
Engine2.0 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsNo Start

Trouble Codes

P1383Variable Cam Timing Over-Retarded (Cylinder Bank 1)
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car Vehicle Data

1998 Ford Contour GL

VIN 1FAFP6634W
Engine2.0 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsNo Start

Trouble Codes

P1383Variable Cam Timing Over-Retarded (Cylinder Bank 1)