P0008high severityPowertrain
Engine Position System Performance - Bank 1
on 2000 BMW 528i 2.8L I6 M52 · RWD
What this code means
The computer sees a mismatch between crankshaft and camshaft positions on bank 1, indicating timing is off. This often points to a stretched timing chain or jumped timing.
Symptoms
- Rough running
- Loss of power
- Check engine light on
Common causes
- Stretched or worn timing chain
- Failed chain tensioner
- Jumped timing
- Worn cam phaser
Diagnostic steps
- Scan for correlation codes
- Inspect timing chain and tensioner
- Compare cam and crank timing marks
- Check phaser and oil pressure
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