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1. OBD Code P0018 - Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A) Is your car engine stalling and not starting? Is there an increase in the fuel consumption? Have you lost the response from the engine with sudden downfall in acceleration? All these can be an indication towards P0018.

2. Learn More About OBD Error Code P0018 • The crankshaft sensor is part of the primary ignition system and functions as the "trigger". It detects the position of the crankshaft and passes that information on to the PCM or the ignition module to control spark timing. The Camshaft position sensor detects the position of the camshafts and sends the information to the PCM. The PCM uses the CMP signal to identify the beginning of the injector sequence. What ties these two shafts and their sensors together is the timing belt or chain. The cam and crank should be precisely timed together. If the PCM detects that the crank and cam signals are out of time by a specific number of degrees, this DTC will set. Bank 2 is the side of the engine that doesn't contains cylinder #1, the "A" sensor is most likely the intake camshaft side. more information for OBD code P0002 visit our website Parts Avatar Canada. • What causes this problem with the Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation? • There can be some misalignment in the chain or timing belt • The timing chain might be stretched • Wear may cause timing belt to skip a tooth • Issues with the crankshaft or camshaft sensor • Tone ring on crankshaft or camshaft might get broken or slipped • Camshaft or crankshaft wiring can get damaged • Damaged timing belt or chain tensioner • Crankshaft balancer might be incorrectly torqued • Mis-Timed Or Mis-Built Engine • Crankshaft Balancer Bolt may be loose or missing • Stuck open CMP Actuator

3. The CMP actuator might be stuck in 0˚ Position • There can be some issues with the VVT • Common Symptoms Of OBD Error Code P0018 • The check engine light can start appearing • There are chances that the engine can have a normal idle, but at the same time there would be a decrease in the power of acceleration • The car engine may start running erratically, stall, hesitate or may start running roughly • There would be an overall decrease in the fuel mileage and some other drivability problems may start occurring • There would be a normal idle sound, but there would some reduction in the acceleration and power • The engine may start showing rattle close to the harmonic balancer, this can damage the tone ring • Decrease in the fuel mileage • Replace/Repair These Parts To Fix OBD Code P0018 • Intake Manifold Actuator - Intake Manifold Actuator is an important car part which should never be neglected. May be there is some fault in it due to which P0018 code may start flashing. • Camshaft & Parts - P0018 code does not really end up spoiling your timing belt, but it might also accompany few camshaft & parts issues. We have best camshaft related parts with us. • Timing Chain - If everything is alright with ECM, then there is surely some defect in the timing chain. Get it replaced before the situation gets worse. • Timing Belt - Do you remember when was the last time you got your car timing belt checked up? A damaged timing belt can cause a lot of issues like displaying P0018 code.

4. Wiring Connectors - Damaged or worn out wiring hampers the functioning of the sensors and the circuits thus affecting the fuel delivery system. Thus, they are needed to be checked properly are replaced, if damaged. • Auto Switches & Sensors- Common causes behind that P0018 error code can be defective switches or faulty sensors. So, it will be a good decision to replace them now. • Powertrain Control Module - P0018 error code also relates to problems with the powertrain. If the PCM is damaged it needs replacement or reprogramming. Find all the Powertrain related parts with us. • Diagnostic Tool- In order to detect the error, one needs high grade diagnostic tools. Visit us today to buy quality tools and equipment.