DTC P0013-13: Camshaft Position "B" - Actuator Bank 1 Circuit Open [10/2015 - ]: Description

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The exhaust VVT system adjusts the exhaust valve timing to improve driveability. The engine oil pressure turns the VVT controller to adjust the valve timing.

The camshaft timing oil control valve assembly is a solenoid valve and switches the engine oil line. The valve moves when the ECM applies 12 V to the solenoid. The ECM changes the energizing time to the solenoid (duty-cycle) in accordance with the camshaft position, crankshaft position, throttle position, etc.

DTC No.	Detection Item	DTC Detection Condition	Trouble Area	MIL	Memory	Note
P0013-13	Camshaft Position "B" - Actuator Bank 1 Circuit Open	Open or short in camshaft timing oil control valve assembly (for exhaust camshaft) circuit (1 trip detection logic).	Open or short in camshaft timing oil control valve assembly (for exhaust camshaft) circuit Camshaft timing oil control valve assembly (for exhaust camshaft) ECM	Comes on	DTC stored	SAE Code: P0013