P0013 Camshaft Position "B" Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)
Electrical fault in the circuit of the exhaust camshaft timing actuator on bank 1.
Common causes
- Faulty exhaust VVT solenoid
- Wiring or connector damage
- Open or shorted circuit
Symptoms
- Check engine light
- Rough idle
- Possible reduced power
What to check
- Inspect connector and wiring
- Measure solenoid resistance
- Check for battery voltage at the solenoid with ignition on
Manufacturers may add their own detail to generic codes. If your vehicle shows a different description for P0013, follow the service information for that make and model.
Related codes
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- P0012 Camshaft Position "A" - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)
- P0014 Camshaft Position "B" - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)
- P0016 Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A)
- P0017 Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor B)