P0025 - Camshaft Position "B" Timing Delay (Bank 2)
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P0025 - Camshaft Position "B" Timing Delay (Bank 2)
OBD-II DTC Trouble Code Description
Camshaft Position "B" - Time Lag (Bank 2)
What does this mean?
This Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is a generic transmission code, which means it applies to OBD-II equipped vehicles including but not limited to Toyota, VW, Ford, Dodge, Honda, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Audi, Acura, etc. D.
Code P0025 refers to the VVT (Variable Valve Timing) or VCT (Variable Valve Timing) components and the vehicle's PCM (Powertrain Control Module) or ECM (Engine Control Module). VVT is a technology used in an engine to give it more power or efficiency at various points of operation.
In this case, if the cam timing is excessively slow, the engine light will come on and a code will be set. Camshaft "B" is the exhaust, right or rear camshaft. Bank 2 is the side of the engine that does not contain cylinder #1. This code is almost identical to P0022.
Possible symptoms
Likely P0025 The DTC will result in one of the following events:
- hard start
- bad idling and / or
- dumping
Other symptoms are also possible. Of course, when the DTCs are set, the malfunction indicator lamp (engine malfunction indicator lamp) comes on.
reasons
The P0025 DTC can be caused by one or more of the following:
- Incorrect valve timing.
- Wiring problems (harness / wiring) in the intake timing control solenoid valve system
- Constant oil flow into the VCT piston chamber
- Defective directional valve control solenoid (stuck open)
Possible solutions
The main thing to check is to check the operation of the VCT solenoid. You are looking for a sticky or stuck VCT solenoid valve due to contamination. Refer to the specific vehicle repair manual to perform a component check on the VCT unit. Notes. Dealer technicians have advanced tools and the ability to follow detailed troubleshooting instructions, including the ability to test components with a diagnostic tool.
Other related DTCs: P0010 - P0011 - P0012 - P0020 - P0021
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