Possible Causes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Dodge Avenger and 2013 Chrysler 200. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| POSSIBLE CAUSES |
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| ENGINE OIL DIRTY OR CONTAMINATED |
| INCORRECT ENGINE OIL VISCOSITY |
| CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT WIRING OR CONNECTORS |
| CAMSHAFT 1/2 POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT WIRING OR CONNECTORS |
| GROUND CIRCUIT HIGH RESISTANCE |
| (K276) CMP 1/2 CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE |
| CAMSHAFT 1/2 POSITION SOLENOID |
| CAMSHAFT PHASER |
| CAMSHAFT 1/2 POSITION SENSOR |
| CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR |
| CRANKSHAFT, TONE WHEEL OR FLEX PLATE |
| CAMSHAFT, TONE WHEEL OR PULSE RING |
| POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) |
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .