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2016 INFINITI QX50

3.7L V6AWDCVTgas
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P1140moderate severityPowertrain

Intake Valve Timing Control Position Sensor Bank 1

on 2016 Infiniti QX50 3.7L V6 · AWD

What this code means

Fault in VTC position sensor monitoring actual camshaft position.

Symptoms

  • CEL
  • Rough idle
  • Poor performance at certain RPM ranges

Common causes

  • Faulty CMP sensor
  • Damaged wiring
  • Oil contamination
  • Timing chain stretch

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test sensor output
  2. Inspect wiring
  3. Check oil condition
  4. Monitor cam position

Repair notes

Replace CMP sensor.

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