What is the P0013 fault number? What is the description of “B” Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit Open (Bank 1)? How to fix P0013 error code? What are the symptoms and causes of the P0013 error code?
What is the P0013 Fault code? What does it stand for?
A code P0013 means “B” Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open (Bank 1). It is an OBD-II general fault code that refers to components of variable valve timing (VVT), also known as variable camshaft Timing.
Valve timing is fixed in a traditional engine. An engine with VVT allows for the adjustment of the camshaft position so that the valve timing may be altered. You get high performance, improved fuel economy, or both.
The VVT solenoids and camshaft actuators are the primary components of the VVT system. Camshaft positioner solenoid Valves, also known.
This solenoid valve controls oil flow to actuator. The actuator advances or slows camshaft. The powertrain control unit (PCM), controls the solenoid operation. The PCM will generate a P0013 error code when it detects problems with the solenoid circuit or the solenoid itself.
“Bank 1”, the engine section where cylinder 1 can be found, is called the engine. The exhaust, right or rear camshaft is the “B” camshaft. This can be seen from the driver’s seat.
Other camshaft fault codes: P0011 – P0012 – P0020 – P0021 – P0022
What are the Possible Reasons for the P0013 Fault code?
- – Most common: clogged VVT solenoid screen due to engine oil contamination
- – Defective VVT solenoid (also known as oil control valve)
- – VVT solenoid control circuit issues (windings, wiring)
- – PCM-related issues such as a pending Software Update
What are the Symptoms of the P0013 Fault Code
- – Illumination at the check engine lights
- – The engine is difficult or not starting
- Engine misfire
- – Engine stalling and stalling
- – Engine performance issues
- – Clicking sound coming from engine
- – Increased fuel consumption
How do I fix the P0013 fault code?
- Road testing and reset fault codes
- Ensure the oil is fully lubricated, clean and of the correct viscosity.
- – For bank 1, repair or replace the wiring to exhaust camshaft oil valve control valve
- – Replacing oil control valve bank 1 exhaust camshaft
- – Replacing your engine control unit
How serious is the P0013 fault code?
P0013 is considered a serious code as it can cause damage to the engine controller module. The engine could stall or run erratically leaving the driver on the roadside. The engine’s fuel consumption can decrease or carbon film may build up on the internal valve components. The engine control module may be damaged if the vehicle is used for too long.
