P0024moderate severityPowertrain
Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 2
on 2000 Volvo S80 2.9L I6 · AWD
What this code means
The exhaust camshaft timing for Bank 2 is more advanced than commanded.
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light
- Rough idle
- Stalling
- Poor fuel economy
Common causes
- Stuck VVT solenoid
- Dirty oil
- Phaser wear
Diagnostic steps
- Check oil condition
- Test VVT solenoid
- Monitor cam position
Repair notes
Service VVT system Bank 2.
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