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2012 MINI COOPER

1.6L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0017critical severityPowertrain

Crankshaft Position/Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor B

on 2012 Mini Cooper 1.6L I4 · FWD

What this code means

The crankshaft and Bank 1 exhaust camshaft position signals do not correlate properly.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Rough running
  • Engine noise
  • No start condition

Common causes

  • Timing chain issue
  • Exhaust VVT solenoid failure
  • Sensor failure
  • Worn timing components

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check timing chain alignment
  2. Test exhaust VVT solenoid
  3. Inspect sensors
  4. Check oil condition

Repair notes

Repair timing system or VVT components.

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