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P0011 Subaru Code - Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Or System Performance Bank 1

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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P0011 Subaru?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Low or Dirty Engine Oil
  • Faulty Oil Flow Control Solenoid
  • Oil Flow Control Solenoid harness is open or shorted
  • Oil Flow Control Solenoid circuit poor electrical connection
  • Camshaft Phaser/Sprocket
  • Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)

Code Tech Notes

There is a Factory Service Bulletin for the following Subaru models:
2012–2013 Subaru Impreza
2012–2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek
2013 Subaru Legacy
2013 Subaru Outback
2011–2013 Subaru Forester
Subaru Factory Service Bulletin OBDII Code P0011









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How to Fix the DTC P0011 Subaru?

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 P0011 Subaru 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 noise
  • Engine rough idle

What Does the P0011 Subaru Code Mean?

The Active Valve Control System (AVCS) varies camshaft timing by changing the camshaft phase angle depending on engine load in order to increase engine performance and efficiency and lower emission levels. The Engine Control Module (ECM) controls the oil flow control solenoids, mounted on the valve cover of each cylinder head, which acts upon the spool valves to adjust oil pressure flow to the desired chamber inside the camshaft-phasers. The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) sets when the value between desired timing advance and actual timing advance differ by a great amount.

P0011 Subaru Code - Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Or System Performance Bank 1

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