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2011 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION

2.0L I4 Turbo 4B11TAWDAUTOMATICgasturbo
3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0013moderate severityPowertrain

Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1

on 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2.0L I4 Turbo 4B11T · AWD

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

  1. Test VVT solenoid resistance
  2. Inspect wiring
  3. Check oil level
  4. Command solenoid with scan tool

Repair notes

Replace exhaust VVT solenoid or repair wiring.

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