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Crankshaft Position-Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A)
P0018 Crankshaft Position-Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A) > General
Information
Component Location
General Description
The CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing) system is installed to the chain sprocket of the intake camshaft. This system
controls the intake camshaft to provide the optimal valve timing for every driving condition. The ECM controls the Oil Control Valve
(OCV), based on the signals output from mass air flow, throttle position and engine coolant temperature. The CVVT controller
regulates the intake camshaft angle using oil pressure through the OCV. As result, the relative position between the camshaft and
the crankshaft becomes optimal, and the engine torque improves, fuel economy improves, exhaust emissions decrease under
overall driving conditions.
DTC Description
ECM monitors timing misalignment while no active faults is present and fully warmed up engine oil at idle.
If the timing is misaligned ECM determines that a fault exists and a DTC is stored.
DTC Detecting Condition
Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy • Determines if CAM target is aligned correctly to crank
• No active faults
Enable Conditions
• Fully warmed up at idle
• 1 teeth misalignment at 80 °C(176 °F)
Case 1 • loosened CKPS
Threshold < Oil Temperature < 90 °C(194°F)
• Timing Misalignment
value • 2 tooth misalignment at Lower than 80 °C(176 °F) or Higher
Case 2
than 90 °C(194°F)
Diagnosis Time • Continuous (Within 1min.)
MIL On Condition • 2 Driving Cycles
Specification
Engine Oil Temperature Misalignment
80 °C(176 °F) < ENgine Oil Temperature < 90 °C(194°F) 1 tooth
Less than 80 °C(176 °F) or Higher than 90 °C(194°F) 2 tooth
Diagnostic Circuit Diagram
Signal Waveform & Data
Fig.1) Normal waveform of CKPS & CMPS at idle.
This example shows a typical Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKPS) and Camshaft Position Sensor (CMPS) waveform at idle. If the
17th signal of the CKPS after missing tooth is aligned with the high signal of the CMPS at idle, ECM recognizes that
Synchronization between CKPS and CMPS is completed.
P0018 Crankshaft Position-Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A) > Scantool
Diagnostics
Monitor Scantool Data
1. Connect scantool to Data Link Connector(DLC).
2. IG "ON".
3. Select "DTC" button, and then Press "DTC Status" to check DTC's information from the DTCs menu.
4. Read "DTC Status" parameter.
5. Is parameter displayed "Present fault"?
▶ Go to "System Inspection" procedure.
▶ Fault is intermittent caused by ECM memory was not cleared after repair. Erase DTC and drive the
vehicle to satisfy the enable codition then, go to " System Inspection" procedure.
P0018 Crankshaft Position-Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A) > Inspection/Repair
> System Inspection
System Inspection
■ Visual Inspection
1. Check oil level is O.K.
2. Check Oil and OCV is contaminated.
3. Has a problem been found ?
▶ Repair or replace as necessary and then, go to " Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
▶ Go to "Visually check CKPS and target wheel" as follow
■ Visually check CKPS and target wheel
1. IG "OFF".
2. Visually check CKPS is loosened or target wheel is deformed or damaged.
3. Is the above items normal ?
▶ Go to " Check CAM PHASER with actuation test" as follows
▶ Repair or replace as necessary and then go to"Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
■ Check CAM PHASER with actuation test
1. Connect scantool and IG "ON"
2. Select "CAM PHASER INTAKE BANK 1" on the Actuation Test
3. Select "OIL CONTROL VALVE" on the Actuation Test
4. Activates "CAM PHASER INTAKE BANK 1" by pressing "START" button
5. Activates "OIL CONTROL VALVE" by pressing "START" button
6. Repeat this procedure 4 or 5 times to ensure CAM PHASER and valve control solenoid reliability
7. Has a problem been found ?
▶ Substitute with a known - good CVVT or OCV and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected,
replace CVVT or OCV and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
▶ Go to "Component Inspection" procedure.
P0018 Crankshaft Position-Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A) > Inspection/Repair
> Component Inspection
Component Inspection
■ CMPS, CKPS Inspection
1. IG "OFF" and connect scantool.
2. ENG "ON" and Measure signal waveform at signal terminal of CMPS.
3. Measure signal waveform at signal terminal of CKPS.
Specification : 17th signal of the CKPS after missing tooth is aligned with the high signal of the CMPS
at idle, ECM recognizes that Synchronization between CKPS and CMPS is completed.
※ Refer to Signal Waveform & Data
4. Is the measured signal waveform O.K ?
▶ Fault is intermittent. Drive the vehicle to meet the enable condition for the DTC. and go to "Verification of
Vehicle Repair" procedure.
▶ Go to "Timing Mark Inspection" procedure as follow.
■ Timing Mark Inspection
1. IG "OFF" and check the timing mark is correctly aligned.
Reference :
2. Is the timing mark correctly aligned ?
▶ Fault is intermittent. Drive the vehicle to meet the enable condition for the DTC. and go to "Verification of
Vehicle Repair" procedure.
▶ Repair or replace as necessary and then, go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
P0018 Crankshaft Position-Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A) > Verification of
Vehicle Repair
Verification of Vehicle Repair
After a repair, it is essential to verify that the fault has been corrected.
1. Connect scantool and select "DTC" button.
2. Press "DTC Status" button and confirm that "DTC Readiness Flag" indicates "Completed". If not, drive the vehicle within
conditions noted in the freeze frame data or enable conditions.
3. Read "DTC Status" parameter.
4. Is parameter displayed "History(Not Present) fault"?
▶ System performing to specification at this time. Clear the DTC.
▶ Go to the applicable troubleshooting procedure.
P0018 Crankshaft Position-Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A) > 회로도 입력
Schematic Diagram
