Audi
Intake camshaft timing is more advanced than the engine computer asked for on bank 1. Power loss is common.
P0011 fault code: what it means
P0011: Bank 1 intake cam timing is more advanced than the engine computer asked for, or the VVT system is slow to respond.
Usual causes, most likely first
- low, old or wrong-grade engine oil
- sticking VVT oil control solenoid
- stretched timing chain
- worn cam phaser
P0011 by make
BMW
Intake cam timing (VANOS) not reaching the position the DME asked for. On BMW N-series petrol engines it is very often a sticky VANOS solenoid from long oil change intervals.
Ford
Intake cam timing over-advanced, bank 1: the variable cam timing is further ahead than commanded. Usually oil related.
Haval
Intake cam timing over-advanced or slow to respond on Haval 1.5T/2.0T petrols.
Honda
Intake cam timing (VTC) is more advanced than the ECU asked for. On Honda K-series and 1.5 turbo engines the oil-fed VTC actuator or its oil control valve is not following commands.
Hyundai
Intake camshaft timing more advanced than the ECM asked for (CVVT). Common on Theta II, Nu and Beta engines.
Jeep
Intake cam timing over-advanced or slow to respond (bank 1). Rough idle or ticking on 3.6 Pentastar.
Kia
Intake camshaft timing more advanced than commanded (CVVT). Common on Kia Nu 2.0 and Theta II 2.4.
Lexus
Intake cam timing over-advanced or not following the ECM (bank 1). Lexus VVT-i moves the cam with oil fed through an oil control valve.
Mazda
Intake cam timing more advanced than target. SkyActiv-G uses an electric intake VVT motor; older MZR engines use an oil-fed actuator. Can also point to a jumped or stretched timing chain.
MG
Intake cam timing over-advanced or slow to respond on MG ZS/HS/MG3 petrols.
Mini
Intake cam timing not reaching the position the DME asked for. On Mini Prince engines old oil and a worn timing chain are common reasons.
Mitsubishi
Intake cam timing (MIVEC) more advanced than commanded, bank 1 (4B11/4B12/4J1x petrol).
Nissan
Intake cam timing (bank 1) over-advanced or not following the ECM. Common on QR25 and MR20 when oil is old or low.
Skoda
Intake camshaft timing is more advanced than the engine computer asked for on bank 1. Power loss is common.
Subaru
Intake cam timing (AVCS) on bank 1 (right/passenger head) is more advanced than the ECU asked for. Common on FB, FA and EJ engines with AVCS.
Suzuki
Intake cam timing over-advanced or slow to respond. On Suzuki M-series and K-series engines usually the VVT oil control valve.
Toyota
Intake cam timing over-advanced or not following the ECM (bank 1). Toyota VVT-i uses oil pressure through an oil control valve to move the cam.
Volkswagen
Intake camshaft timing is more advanced than the engine computer asked for on bank 1. Power loss is common.
Volvo
Intake cam timing over-advanced or slow to respond.
What the repair usually costs
- A/C compressor replace incl. drier and flush (European)NZ$1,560–NZ$3,200 · A$1,490–A$3,050
- Crankshaft or camshaft position sensor replaceNZ$100–NZ$590 · A$100–A$580
- Parking sensor replace, one sensorNZ$130–NZ$520 · A$130–A$510
- Timing chain, tensioner and guides (4-cylinder)NZ$1,120–NZ$2,530 · A$1,160–A$2,570
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Before you clear it
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