P0012 – "A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)

System: Engine
Dashboard light: Check engine light (MIL)
Check-engine blink code: —
Applies to: Generic OBD-II meaning. Not every code is used by this car.
Description: "A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)
Detection / symptoms: 1.Check engine light on
Possible causes: 1.Incorrect camshaft timing 2.Wiring problems (harness/wiring) in intake timing control valve control 3.Solenoid system 4.Continuous oil flow to VCT piston chamber 5.Failed timing valve control solenoid (stuck open)
What to check: 1.Read the code and freeze-frame data with an OBD-II scanner 2.Check the connector and wiring of the part named in the code 3.Test the part with scanner live data or a multimeter, using the values in the repair manual 4.Fix the cause, clear the code and test-drive
Confidence: medium (generic OBD-II definition, not checked against the factory manual for this car)

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