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1997 ACURA RL
3.5L V6•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
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P0018critical severityPowertrain

Crankshaft Position/Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor A

on 1997 Acura RL 3.5L V6 · AWD

What this code means

The crankshaft and Bank 2 intake camshaft position signals do not correlate properly.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Rough running
  • Loss of power
  • Unusual engine noise

Common causes

  • Timing chain stretched Bank 2
  • VVT solenoid Bank 2 failure
  • Sensor failure
  • Timing chain jumped

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check timing chain Bank 2
  2. Test VVT solenoid Bank 2
  3. Inspect cam/crank sensors
  4. Check oil condition

Repair notes

Repair timing system Bank 2.

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