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P0013

Hello. A code p0013 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection) stands for the variable camshaft timing solenoid voltage being out of range. This could mean low or high voltage. The variable camshaft timing is measured by a senor who's input is uses constantly by the...

Hello. P0013 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/-p0013-obd-ii-trouble-code-b-camshaft-position-open-or-short-in-oil-control-valve-ocv-bank-1-by-jay-safford) is the code for a malfunction of Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit B (Bank 1). It may be possible that there is an issue with the cam actuator or the Vanos oil control solenoid. If either of those...

Hi there. It is possible that the wrong oil was used or this can occur if a poor quality oil filter was installed. Most of the time though on this vehicle it is caused by a failure in one of...