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P0018 Hyundai Code - Crankshaft Position-Camshaft Position Correction- Bank 2 Sensor 'A'

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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P0018 Hyundai?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Dirty Oil
  • Low engine oil level
  • Faulty Valve Timing Control (VTC)
  • Valve Timing Control (VTC) harness is open or shorted circuit.
  • Valve Timing Control (VTC) circuit poor electrical connector
  • Incorrect timing
  • Engine mechanical problems
  • Damaged Engine Control Module (ECM)

Code Tech Notes

There is a factory service bulletin for the following Hyundai models:

Hyundai Accent (MC)
Hyundai 2003-2006 SULEV Elantra (XD)
Hyundai 2004-2008 Tiburon 2.0L (GK)
Hyundai Tucson 2.0L (JM)
Hyundai Elantra (HD)
Hyundai Elantra Touring (FD)
Hyundai Genesis Coupe (BK)
Hyundai Sonata (NF)
Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai Sonata (NF)
Hyundai Santa Fe (CM)
Hyundai Azera (TG)
Hyundai Veracruz (EN)
Hyundai Entourage (EP),
Hyundai Genesis Coupe (BK)
Hyundai Genesis Sedan (BH)Genesis Sedan (BH)

The bulletin provides information on how to inspect and diagnose problems related to the Oil Control Valve (OCV) used in Constant Variable Valve Timing (CVVT), if at any time the OCV is suspected as the caused of rough idling, poor acceleration, camshaft timing misalignment-related trouble codes, misfire-related trouble codes.

Factory Service Bulletin: Hyundai Constant Variable Valve Timing Oil Control Valve Inspection OBDII Code P0018

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How to Fix the DTC P0018 Hyundai?

Check the 'Possible Causes' listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the P0018 Hyundai code is 1.0 hour of labor. The diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops vary depending on the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
  • Lack/Loss of power
  • Engine rough idle

What Does the P0018 Hyundai Code Mean?

The CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing) system is installed to the chain sprocket of the exhaust camshaft. There is no variation in valve timing of the exhaust cam because the exhaust camshaft is driven by the timing belt. The timing of the intake cam is varied by the relative operation the CVVT vane to the housing. The CVVT controller regulates the intake camshaft angle using oil pressure through the OCV (Oil Control Valve). As result, the relative position between the camshaft and the crankshaft becomes optimal, and the engine torque improves, fuel economy improves, exhaust emissions decrease by changing the valve open/close timing of the intake camshaft.

The deviation of the camshaft position from the target point is evaluated during stable driving condition. The Engine Control Module (ECM) accumulates this deviation for a certain period and sets DTC P0011 when the accumulated deviation is too high. The target camshaft position is predetermined value depending on engine speed and throttle angle in the ECM.

P0018 Hyundai Code - Crankshaft Position-Camshaft Position Correction- Bank 2 Sensor 'A'

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