The engine control module (ECM) uses the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor and the camshaft position (CMP) sensor pulses to monitor the correlation between the crankshaft and the camshaft position. The crankshaft reluctor wheel consists of a 60-tooth pattern with 2 teeth missing for the reference gap. Each tooth is evenly spaced 6 degrees apart, except for the reference gap. The camshaft reluctor wheel has 4 teeth, 2 narrow, and 2 wide. The 4 trailing edges of each tooth are evenly spaced at 90 degrees apart around the circumference of the camshaft sprocket. With the engine running, and the CMP actuator in the parked position, the ECM expects the camshaft signal pulses to occur 36 crankshaft degrees before top dead center (BTDC) for cylinder number 1, and every 90 degrees thereafter.

The cam signal falling edge is more than minus 11 degrees or more than plus 14 degrees from the corresponding crank signal falling edge. This condition is equal to the camshaft gear being either advanced or retarded by one tooth.

DTC P0016 is a Type B DTC.

DTC P0016 is a Type B DTC.

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Description and Operation

Electronic Ignition (EI) System Description

Electrical Information Reference

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

1. Start the engine.
2. Allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature.
3. Allow the engine to idle.
4. Observe the DTC information with a scan tool.

⇒	If the scan tool indicates P0016 has failed this ignition cycle, continue with the Circuit/System Testing.

⇒	If the vehicle passes the Circuit/System Verification Test, then operate the vehicle within the Conditions For Running The DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that are captured in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records Data List.

Important: You must perform the Circuit/System Verification before proceeding with Circuit/System Testing.

1. Inspect the engine front cover area, or review the service history of the vehicle for any recent repairs involving the timing chain, timing chain tensioner, camshaft, crankshaft, camshaft actuator, or sprockets.

⇒	If recent repairs were made, refer to Timing Chain and Sprocket Replacement , and inspect the timing chain, timing chain tensioner, and both sprockets for proper timing alignment or indexing.

2. Remove the engine front cover, refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement and inspect the timing chain, timing chain tensioner, and sprockets for wear or damage. Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain and Sprocket Cleaning and Inspection .

⇒	If any components are worn or damage, replace as necessary.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Timing Chain and Sprocket Replacement