Condition Summary
Situation:
A rattling noise may be heard coming from the engine as engine speed increases, the noise then fades and disappears as the engine returns to idle speed.
The MIL may be illuminated on the Instrument Cluster (IC) and the following DTC s may be stored in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM):
- P0341-00 - Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1 or single sensor)
- P0010-00 - Intake "A" Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit Open (Bank 1)
- P0011-71 - "A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance Bank 1
- P052A-00 - Cold Start "A" Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1 - No sub type information
Cause:
The retaining bolt(s) for the inlet Variable Valve Timing (VVT) actuator have become loose.
Action:
Follow the instructions below.