How would you approach this?

How would you approach this?

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mightychipster

Original Poster:

38 posts

85 months

Monday 26th February
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Hi Guys, I'd like to run something by you all for your thoughts and any useful ideas on what to do next (without breaking the bank $$$).

My 2017 Jaguar XF x260 petrol 25t started to intermittently display an amber engine management light.

On further investigation with PATHFINDER (see attached photo too) it returned a the following single PCM error "P0017-00 Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor B - No sub type information".

According to TOPIX: If this DTC is reported with P0016-00 or as a single DTC, check the base engine timing for at least a one tooth out misalignment between the camshaft and crankshaft and rectify as required.

The following is recommended as resolution: Monitor Description - The powertrain control module has detected incorrectly installed components. Prioritized List of Possible Causes:

? Engine timing chain at least one tooth misalignment between camshaft and crankshaft
? Camshaft position sensor fault
? Crankshaft position sensor fault
? Camshaft actuator failure

What should I do next? Is the proposed misalignment of the teeth the most likely cause? Timing chain (and components) replacement? Please note: I have a petrol engine which I believe is less likely to have an issue with the timing chain?

Kind Regards,

MC



Edited by mightychipster on Monday 26th February 14:47

stevemcs

8,672 posts

94 months

Monday 26th February
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When we get any form of cam/crank correlation faults it usually means timing chain stretch.

Does the car start ok or does it turn over a few times before firing up
Is the oil level correct, has it ever been run low.
Have you cleared the code and then given it a run then scanned it again

mightychipster

Original Poster:

38 posts

85 months

Tuesday 27th February
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stevemcs said:
When we get any form of cam/crank correlation faults it usually means timing chain stretch.

Does the car start ok or does it turn over a few times before firing up
Is the oil level correct, has it ever been run low.
Have you cleared the code and then given it a run then scanned it again
Hi stevemcs,

Car has had annual dealership services from new
Oil level fine
No issues, starts fine but maybe runs a little lumpy
Only done 30k
Cleared codes and returned straight away although amber engine light isn't currently on

stevemcs

8,672 posts

94 months

Tuesday 27th February
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What about clearing the codes, ignition off, ignition on, then scan but don’t start the car - if it comes back on without the engine being started then it points towards electrical rather than mechanical

reddiesel

1,964 posts

48 months

Tuesday 27th February
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I would get the light extinguished and get rid as soon as possible . Its not the first time you have been on here about issues and fearing it won't be the last this is why I offer this advice . I appreciate you may not be in a financial position to do this immediately but its what I would be looking to do at my earliest possible convenience .

mightychipster

Original Poster:

38 posts

85 months

Tuesday 27th February
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stevemcs said:
What about clearing the codes, ignition off, ignition on, then scan but don’t start the car - if it comes back on without the engine being started then it points towards electrical rather than mechanical
Thank you for this suggestion, I'll try this ASAP.

You sound very knowledgeable, has this worked/confirmed things for you in the past?

paddy1970

702 posts

110 months

Tuesday 27th February
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A few points:

The fact that the error code returns immediately after being cleared is a significant point.

The code suggests a possible misalignment of at least one tooth between the camshaft and crankshaft. This could be due to a timing chain stretch, which is not uncommon and can happen even with a relatively low mileage like 30k. Despite the vehicle having a petrol engine, which is generally less prone to timing chain issues compared to diesel engines, it's not immune to this problem.

The suggestion by "stevemcs" to clear the codes, then turn the ignition on but not start the car is a good diagnostic step.

mightychipster

Original Poster:

38 posts

85 months

Tuesday 27th February
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paddy1970 said:
A few points:

The fact that the error code returns immediately after being cleared is a significant point.

The code suggests a possible misalignment of at least one tooth between the camshaft and crankshaft. This could be due to a timing chain stretch, which is not uncommon and can happen even with a relatively low mileage like 30k. Despite the vehicle having a petrol engine, which is generally less prone to timing chain issues compared to diesel engines, it's not immune to this problem.

The suggestion by "stevemcs" to clear the codes, then turn the ignition on but not start the car is a good diagnostic step.
Thank you Paddy. I wonder if I swap sensors over and if the fault error appears on bank 1 sensor A that would also indicate sensor fault?

If I do need to replace my camshaft sensor would this be the correct replacement?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235016630624?_trkparms=...

Is the following diagram showing the front of the engine and if so which one/side is Bank 1 Sensor B please?


stevemcs

8,672 posts

94 months

Tuesday 27th February
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Disconnect it but do not start, scan and it should say something like open circuit.Make sure the part numbers are identical before swapping them over. Correlations usually are mechanical

mightychipster

Original Poster:

38 posts

85 months

Tuesday 27th February
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stevemcs said:
Disconnect it but do not start, scan and it should say something like open circuit.Make sure the part numbers are identical before swapping them over. Correlations usually are mechanical
Thanks stevemcs.

Do you know which sensor is A and B please? I'm assuming A left, B right as you look at the engine?

stevemcs

8,672 posts

94 months

Tuesday 27th February
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I'd go with left, but if you disconnect it without starting and scan it will come up senor 1/bank a etc or sensor2/bank b etc

mightychipster

Original Poster:

38 posts

85 months

Saturday 2nd March
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Car was scanned this morning and I can confirm (for now at least) that the single P0017-00 error code has cleared. Started and ran the engine for a few mins to be sure and the code didn't reappear.

Reminder: I replaced both camshaft sensors with these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334753139386?epid=24923...

mightychipster

Original Poster:

38 posts

85 months

Tuesday 19th March
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Well some bad news....


Amber EML back on today eek


Now booked into local Jaguar Independent to confirm/deny if it's indeed a timing chain issue.


Is that the right thing to do, or does anyone have any thoughts / ideas for me please? smile

Summit_Detailing

1,898 posts

194 months

Tuesday 19th March
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Yes it is the right thing to do.

I do a lot of work at a Jaguar specialist and although the chains on the 2.0d's seem to be incredibly common it is not unheard of for the petrol's to suffer too. It also doesn't seem to be mileage related either......just a fundamentally poor design!

Good luck!

mightychipster

Original Poster:

38 posts

85 months

Friday 5th April
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Wish me luck today guys!

Car going to a Jaguar Indy this morning to (hopefully) fully diagnose the root cause of the EML/error code and go from there. I'm preparing myself for worse case scenario - timing chain replacement frown

stevemcs

8,672 posts

94 months

Friday 5th April
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Fingers crossed !

mightychipster

Original Poster:

38 posts

85 months

Saturday 6th April
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Good news. Indy found the P0017 error (original one that has come back) along with a couple more which I didn't take the details down unfortunately. But, the additional errors are related to the VVT and the Jaguar TSB instructing dealerships to replace due to a batch of faulty VVT's. Indy has ordered two new VVT's which they will replace on Monday.


They said there was nothing to suggest a timing chain fault (yet!).

stevemcs

8,672 posts

94 months

Sunday 7th April
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I presume that’s a solenoid then.

mightychipster

Original Poster:

38 posts

85 months

Monday 8th April
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Now back from picking my XF up and I can confirm the two error codes were:


P000B-00 exhaust camshaft position slow response

P0014-71 exhaust camshaft timing over advanced


New and updated VVT solenoids in (JDE41306), codes cleared and road tested.


Phew!