P0013moderate severityPowertrain
Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
on 1997 Fiat Cinquecento 0.9L I4 Fire · FWD
What this code means
The PCM detected a malfunction in the exhaust camshaft position actuator (VVT solenoid) circuit for Bank 1.
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light
- Rough idle
- Poor emissions
- Reduced power
Common causes
- Faulty exhaust VVT solenoid
- Wiring damage
- PCM failure
- Low oil level
Diagnostic steps
- Test VVT solenoid resistance
- Inspect wiring
- Check oil level
- Command solenoid with scan tool
Repair notes
Replace exhaust VVT solenoid or repair wiring.
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P0002
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P0003
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P0004
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P0010
Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
P0011
Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1
P0012
Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
P0014
Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1
P0015
Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
P0016
Crankshaft Position/Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor A