DTC P0013-13: Camshaft Position "B" - Actuator Bank 1 Circuit Open [10/2022 - 08/2023]: Description

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The Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system (for exhaust side) adjusts the exhaust valve timing to improve driveability. The engine oil pressure turns the VVT controller (camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly) to adjust the valve timing.

The cam timing oil control solenoid assembly operates according to signals received from the ECM to control the position of the exhaust camshaft timing gear bolt assembly and supply engine oil. The exhaust camshaft timing gear bolt assembly moves when the ECM applies 12 V to the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly. The ECM changes the energizing time of the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly (duty-cycle) in accordance with the camshaft position, crankshaft position, throttle position, etc.

DTC No.	Detection Item	DTC Detection Condition	Trouble Area	MIL	DTC Output from	Priority	Note
P0013-13	Camshaft Position "B" - Actuator Bank 1 Circuit Open	Open or short in cam timing oil control solenoid assembly circuit (1 trip detection logic).	Open or short in cam timing oil control solenoid assembly (for exhaust side) circuit Cam timing oil control solenoid assembly (for exhaust side) ECM	Comes on	Engine	A	SAE Code: P0013 DTC for Mexico Models: Applies