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P0008 OBD-II Trouble Code: Engine Positions System Performance Bank 1
P0008 code definition The P0008 code is associated with your engine’s mechanical timing. It may also be accompanied with the codes: P0009,...

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Check Engine Light is on and OnStar says it is code P0008
Hey there. This code is "generally" related to the timing chain (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/timing-chain-replacement) and related components. This is usually due to engine mechanical problems, stretched timing chain or a failed camshaft actuator or actuator solenoid. The Engine Control Module (ECM) monitors...
Code p0008
This is a general code associated with vehicle timing which can be caused by many different things such as: Engine timing out of sync Worn timing components (chains, gears, guides) Crankshaft or camshaft sensor malfunctions Wiring damage ECM software out...
Code P0008, possible timing chain.
Hi, The manufacturer has issued a couple of technical service bulletins for the code P0008. The cause for the code is due to a misalignment of one of the camshafts and the crankshaft. The timing chain guides may be worn...
P0008 error code is shown
The P0008 code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0008-obd-ii-trouble-code-engine-positions-system-performance-bank-1-by-paul-lancette) you are receiving is telling you the camshafts and the crankshaft are reading that they are out of sync. The computer will run tests on the alignment of the camshafts to each other, and with the...
What does code P0008 mean when the engine light is on
Yes, a P0008 code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0008-obd-ii-trouble-code-engine-positions-system-performance-bank-1-by-paul-lancette) is related to your engine's timing. More than likely, you need to have the timing chain (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/timing-chain-replacement) and/or tensioners (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/drive-belt-tensioner-replacement) replaced. If you would like to have this done or would like to have a...

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