Crankshaft and Camshaft Timing Correlation Problem
The engine computer sees that the crankshaft and the Bank 1 exhaust camshaft are out of sync. This usually happens because of a timing problem, oil flow problem, or a faulty cam timing control part.
Drive only if necessary and avoid hard acceleration or long trips. Continued driving can cause poor performance, stalling, or internal engine damage if the timing system has slipped.
P0017 sets when the PCM/ECM detects that the crankshaft position signal and the camshaft position signal for Bank 1 Sensor B are not in the expected relationship. On most engines, Sensor B refers to the exhaust camshaft on Bank 1. The fault can be caused by mechanical timing errors, variable valve timing system problems, oil pressure issues, or sensor/circuit faults.
Bank 1 is the side of the engine with cylinder 1. Sensor B usually refers to the exhaust camshaft position sensor, but the exact definition can vary by manufacturer.
Yes. Low oil, dirty oil, or the wrong oil viscosity can affect cam timing control and trigger this code.
It can if the problem is caused by dirty oil, low oil, or a sticking VVT solenoid. It will not fix stretched timing chains, jumped timing, or failed sensors.
No. A bad camshaft sensor can cause P0017, but this code is often caused by timing chain wear, VVT faults, or oil pressure problems.
It is a serious code because the engine timing may be off. If ignored, the engine may run poorly, stall, or suffer internal damage on some engines.