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1998 ACURA TL

2.5L I5FWDAUTOMATICgas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0021moderate severityPowertrain

Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 2

on 1998 Acura TL 2.5L I5 · FWD

What this code means

The intake camshaft timing for Bank 2 is more advanced than commanded.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Rough idle
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Stalling

Common causes

  • Dirty oil/sludge
  • Stuck VVT solenoid
  • Worn phaser
  • Oil passage blockage

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check oil condition
  2. Test VVT solenoid
  3. Monitor cam position
  4. Check timing chain

Repair notes

Service VVT system Bank 2.

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