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P0016 Toyota Code - Crankshaft Position Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor 'A'

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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P0016 Toyota?

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
  • Oil control valve filter
  • Faulty Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly (for intake camshaft)
  • Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly circuit is open or shorted
  • Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly circuit is open or shorted
  • Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)

Code Tech Notes

There are factory service bulletins for the following Toyota models:

2005 Toyota Corolla
2006 Toyota Corolla
2007 Toyota Corolla
2005 Toyota Matrix
2006 Toyota Matrix
2007 Toyota Matrix
2005-2007 Toyota Corolla, Matrix Factory Service Bulletin OBDII Code P0016

2005 Toyota Camry
2006 Toyota Camry
2007 Toyota Camry
2005-2007 Toyota Camry Service Bulletin OBDII Code P0016

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How to Fix the DTC P0016 Toyota?

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 P0016 Toyota 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 P0016 Toyota Code Mean?

In the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system, the appropriate intake and exhaust valve open and close timing is controlled by the Engine Control Module (ECM). The ECM performs intake and exhaust valve control by performing the following: 1) controlling the camshaft and camshaft timing oil control valve assembly and operating the camshaft timing gear; and 2) changing the relative positions of the camshaft and crankshaft. To monitor the correlation of the intake camshaft position and crankshaft position, the ECM checks the VVT learned value while the engine is idling. The VVT learned value is calibrated based on the camshaft position and crankshaft position. The intake valve timing is set to the most retarded angle while the engine is idling. If the VVT learned value is out of the specified range in consecutive driving cycles, the ECM illuminates the MIL and stores Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0016.

P0016 Toyota Code - Crankshaft Position Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor 'A'

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