DTC P0013-13: Camshaft Position "B" - Actuator Bank 1 Circuit Open [11/2021 - 03/2024]: Procedure
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- CLEAR DTC
- Clear the DTC after recording the Freeze Frame Data and DTC.
Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs
- Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Result
Proceed to NEXT
Result:
NEXT
See step 2
- Clear the DTC after recording the Freeze Frame Data and DTC.
- READ OUTPUT DTC (DTC P0013-13)
- Start the engine.
- Read the DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes
Result
Result Proceed to DTCs are not output A DTC P0013-13 is output B
Result:
A
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [11/2021 - ]
Result:
B
See step 3
- INSPECT CAM TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (FOR EXHAUST SIDE)
- Inspect the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly (for exhaust side).
Refer to INSPECTION [11/2021 - ]
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPLACE CAM TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL [11/2021 - ]
Result:
OK
See step 4
- Inspect the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly (for exhaust side).
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CAM TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (FOR EXHAUST SIDE) - ECM)
- Disconnect the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly (for exhaust side) connector.
- Disconnect the ECM connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition B68-2 (+) - B49-27 (OE1+) Always Below 1 Ω B68-1 (-) - B49-28 (OE1-) Always Below 1 Ω B68-2 (+) or B49-27 (OE1+) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher B68-1 (-) or B49-28 (OE1-) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
REPLACE ECM. Refer to REMOVAL [11/2021 - ]
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR