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DTC P0018: Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor A: Notes

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DTC detecting condition: 

Detected when two consecutive driving cycles with fault occur.

Trouble symptom: 

CAUTION: After servicing or replacing faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Mode Ref. to OPERATION , Clear Memory Mode, and Inspection Mode Ref. to PROCEDURE , Inspection Mode.
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK FOR ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.  Is DTC other than P0016 and P0018 displayed? Check the appropriate DTC using the "List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) Go to step
2 CHECK INTAKE OIL CONTROL SOLENOID LH. 
Check the intake oil control solenoid LH. Ref. to INSPECTION , Oil Control Solenoid.
Is the check result OK? Go to step Replace the intake oil control solenoid LH. Ref. to OIL CONTROL SOLENOID
3 CHECK INSTALLATION CONDITION OF TIMING CHAIN. 
Using ST and by turning the crankshaft, align the alignment marks of crank sprocket, intake cam sprocket and exhaust cam sprocket. Ref. to TIMING CHAIN ASSEMBLY
ST 18252AA000 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET
Is the timing chain installed in the proper position? Go to step Correct the installation condition of timing chain. Ref. to TIMING CHAIN ASSEMBLY
4 CHECK CAM CARRIER FILTER. 
Check the filter installed to the cam carrier. Ref. to INSPECTION , Cam Carrier.
Is the check result OK? Replace the intake cam sprocket LH. Ref. to CAM SPROCKET After the operation is complete, go to the next step. Go to step 5. Replace the cam carrier filter. Ref. to CAM CARRIER
5 CHECK DTC. 
  1. Clear the memory using the Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool. Ref. to OPERATION , Clear Memory Mode.
  2. Perform drive cycle N. Ref. to DRIVE CYCLE N , PROCEDURE, Drive Cycle.
Is the same DTC as current diagnosis output? Replace the ECM. Ref. to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) End.