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A L L Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC ): P Code Charts

P0011
DTC P0011 or P0014

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Diagnostic System
Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an
overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Diagnostic Procedure Instructions)
provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC P0011
- Intake Camshaft Position System Performance

DTC P0014
- Exhaust Camshaft Position System Performance

Circuit/System Description

The camshaft position actuator system enables the Engine Control Module (ECM) to change the timing of the camshafts while the engine is operating.
The camshaft position actuator solenoid signal from the ECM is pulse width modulated (PWM). The ECM controls the camshaft position actuator
solenoid duty cycle by controlling the amount of solenoid ON time. The camshaft position actuator solenoid controls the advance or the retard of each
camshaft. The camshaft position actuator solenoid controls the oil flow that applies the pressure to advance or retard the camshafts.

Conditions for Running the DTC

* DTC P0010, P0013, P0016, P0017, P0335, P0336, P0340, P0341, P0365, or P0366 is not set.
* The ignition voltage is between 11-18 V.
* The engine is operating.
* The desire camshaft position is not changing greater than 4.5 degrees for at least 1 s.
* Both of the desired and actual camshaft position actuator values cannot be greater than 25 degrees or less than 5 degrees.
* DTCs P0011 and P0014 run continuously once the above conditions are met.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The ECM detects the difference between the desired camshaft position angle and the actual camshaft position angle is greater than 5 degrees for greater
2.5 s.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTCs P0011 and P0014 are type B DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTCs P0011 and P0014 are type B DTCs.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics (See: Diagrams/Electrical Diagrams/Powertrain Management/System Diagram)

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (See: Diagrams/Connector Views)

Description and Operation

Camshaft Actuator System Description (See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control Systems/Description and Operation/Camshaft Actuator
System Description)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/General Electrical Diagnostic Procedures/Circuit
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Testing/Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/General Electrical Diagnostic Procedures/Connector
Repairs/Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/General
Electrical Diagnostic Procedures/Circuit Testing/Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/General Electrical Diagnostic Procedures/Wiring
Repairs/Wiring Repairs)

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions (See: Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions/Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
Type Definitions)
Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (See: Testing and Inspection/Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information

Diagnostic Aids

* The engine oil condition has a major impact on the camshaft actuator system.
* A low oil level condition may set this DTC. The engine may require an oil change. Inquire with the customer when the last oil change was
performed. You may also monitor the scan tool Engine Oil Life Remaining parameter. Advise the customer an oil change may be required.
* Inspect the engine for any recent engine mechanical repairs. An incorrectly installed camshaft, camshaft actuator, or timing chain can cause this
DTC to set.

Circuit/System Verification

Note:
* The engine oil level and the oil pressure are critical to the correct operation of the camshaft position actuator system. Verify that the engine has
the correct oil level and the correct oil pressure before continuing with this diagnostic. Refer to Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing (See:
Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing).
* The engine oil condition has a major impact on the camshaft actuator system. Debris in the oil can interfere with the camshaft position actuator
solenoid and the mechanical camshaft actuator operation. Inspect for dirty or degraded crankcase oil. The engine may require an oil change.
Inquire with the customer when the last oil change was performed. You may also monitor the scan tool Engine Oil Life Remaining parameter.
Advise the customer an oil change may be required.
* If a crankshaft or camshaft position sensor DTC is set, the Camshaft Position Actuator output control will not function.

1. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool DTC information. Verify that DTC P0016, P0017, P0335, P0336, P0340, P0341, P0365, or P0366 is not set.

‹› If any of the DTCs are set, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle (See: Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions/Diagnostic
Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle) for further diagnosis.

2. Engine idling, command the appropriate Camshaft Position Actuator from 0 degrees to 20 degrees and back to zero while observing the
appropriate scan tool Camshaft Position Variance parameters. The Camshaft Position Variance should be less than 2 degrees in each of the
commanded states.
3. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the
conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate Q6 Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve.
2. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down. Test for less than 5 ohm between the
low reference circuit terminal B and ground.

‹› If greater than the specified value, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.

Note: A test lamp must be used for this test. The control circuit is pulled-up to a low current voltage, 1.5-4.5 V on the control circuit is normal.

3. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the control circuit terminal A and ground.

‹› If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.

4. Connect the DMM black lead to the control circuit terminal A. Connect the DMM red lead to B+. Set the DMM on the diode setting. Command
the CMP actuator solenoid ON and OFF with a scan tool. The DMM should transition from OL when commanded OFF to less than 1 V when
commanded ON.

‹› If the circuit voltage does not correspond to the specified values, test the control circuit for an open/high resistance or a short to ground. If the
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circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.

5. Remove the Q6 Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve. Verify the following conditions do not exist with the Camshaft Position Actuator
Solenoid Valve:

* Torn, restricted, mis-positioned, or missing screens at the CMP actuator solenoid

* Engine oil leak between the oil sealing lands of the CMP actuator solenoid. Inspect the lands of the CMP actuator solenoid for nicks.
* Oil seepage at the CMP actuator solenoid connector

‹› If a condition is found, replace Q6 Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve.

6. Ignition OFF, swap the appropriate Q6 Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve with a Q6 Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve that is
operating correctly.
7. Engine idling. Command the appropriate Camshaft Position Actuator from 0 degrees to 20 degrees and back to zero while observing the
appropriate scan tool Camshaft Position Variance parameters. The Camshaft Position Variance should be less than 2 degrees in each of the
commanded states.

‹› If greater than the specified value, replace the mechanical camshaft position actuator.

8. If all circuits/connections test normal, test or replace the Q6 Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve.

Component Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate Q6 Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve.
2. Test for 8-13 ohm between the control terminal A and the low reference circuit terminal B of the Q6 Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve.

‹› If not within the specified range, replace the Q6 Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve.

3. Test for infinite resistance between each terminal and the Q6 Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve housing.

‹› If not the specified value, replace the Q6 Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (See: Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Replacement (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Actuators and Solenoids - Engine/Variable
Valve Timing Solenoid/Service and Repair)
* Camshaft Position Intake Actuator Replacement (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods/Camshaft/Service
and Repair/Camshaft Position Intake Actuator Replacement)
* Camshaft Position Exhaust Actuator Replacement (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods/Camshaft/Service
and Repair/Camshaft Position Exhaust Actuator Replacement)
* Control Module References (See: Testing and Inspection/Programming and Relearning) for Engine Control Module replacement, setup, and
programming