P0011: A Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance Bank 1

Manufacturer entries in the dictionary

• Audi

  Camshaft variable timing solenoid failure, Engine oil level is too low, The engine is not timed correctly, The engine oil does not meet the manufacturer's requirements, Variable valve timing actuator failure, Worn timing chain

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Reading the code P0011

• First character: P: Powertrain (engine, transmission and ignition)
• Second character: 0: a generic code defined by SAE, meant to mean the same thing on every make
• Last three characters: 011: The specific fault within that category.

Reference: On-board diagnostics (Wikipedia)

Terms in this code

• Camshaft timing / variable valve timing: Systems that change when the engine's valves open and close, used to improve performance, fuel economy or emissions. More

Related codes

• P0012 A Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
• P0014 B Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance Bank 1
• P0021 A Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance Bank 2
• P0016 Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor A

Singapore notes

LTA's periodic inspection checks a car's exhaust emissions and noise against the prevailing standards, as well as brakes, steering, lights and structure. Cars under 3 years old have no periodic inspection, cars aged 3 to 10 years are inspected every 2 years, and cars over 10 years every year. The dictionary does not say how this code affects an inspection, so ask the inspection centre or a workshop. LTA: vehicle inspection

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What this page does not tell you

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