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P0008high severityPowertrain

Engine Position System Performance - Bank 1

on 2013 Subaru BRZ 2.0L H4 · 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

  1. Scan for correlation codes
  2. Inspect timing chain and tensioner
  3. Compare cam and crank timing marks
  4. Check phaser and oil pressure

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