1997 VOLVO 850

2.3L I5 TurboFWDAUTOMATICgasturbo
3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0017critical severityPowertrain

Crankshaft Position/Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor B

on 1997 Volvo 850 2.3L I5 Turbo · 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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