P0021moderate severityPowertrain
Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 2
on 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 1.8L I4 · RWD
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
- Check oil condition
- Test VVT solenoid
- Monitor cam position
- Check timing chain
Repair notes
Service VVT system Bank 2.
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P0002
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P0003
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low
P0004
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P0010
Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
P0011
Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1
P0012
Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
P0013
Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
P0014
Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1
P0015
Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1