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P0016 Fault on 2010 Hyundai Cruz 1.8: How to Fix Intake Camshaft Position Issue

Model: 2010 Cruz 1.8 Fault Code: P0016 Posted: 2016-05-23 20:43

Hi everyone, I recently installed a new timing kit on my 2010 Hyundai Cruz 1.8 and am now seeing fault code P0016. The diagnostic tool shows 'Crankshaft Position – Intake Camshaft Position Not Plausible'. I'm wondering if this indicates that one of the camshafts is misaligned—specifically, whether the intake camshaft is advanced or retarded. What steps should I take to resolve this? Is it possible the timing marks were not properly aligned during installation?

Related fault codes
P0016
Comments (3)
Anonymous 2016-05-24 07:20

Start by inspecting the intake camshaft position actuator solenoid valve for electrical shorts to ground or mechanical issues such as debris, sludge, or gum buildup. Ensure the actuator was properly positioned and 'parked' during timing kit replacement. A misaligned actuator can cause incorrect camshaft positioning, leading directly to P0016. Verify that the intake camshaft is correctly aligned with the crankshaft at TDC using the factory timing marks.

Anonymous 2016-05-24 17:48

The OBD-II diagnostic display shows: P0016 - Crankshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor A. This confirms the issue is related to sensor mismatch between the crankshaft and intake camshaft positions in Bank 1.

Anonymous 2016-05-25 08:05

The scanner provides a generic description, but essentially it means there's a discrepancy between the crankshaft position (CKP) and intake camshaft position (CMP) sensors at Top Dead Center (TDC). This mismatch indicates that either the timing is off or one of the sensor readings is inaccurate—commonly due to improper alignment during maintenance.