Possible Causes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 RAM 1500. 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 |
| INSUFFICIENT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE |
| VARIABLE CAM TIMING (VCT) CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN OR SHORTED |
| GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE |
| VARIABLE CAM TIMING SOLENOID |
| CAMSHAFT PHASER |
| IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF CAMSHAFT/CRANKSHAFT TIMING CHAIN AND SPROCKETS |
| ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR OR CIRCUIT |
| ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR OR CIRCUIT |
| HIGH FRICTION IN CAMSHAFT OR OTHER VALVETRAIN COMPONENTS |
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .