What does code P0017 mean?

Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor B): The crankshaft and exhaust camshaft on bank 1 are out of sync.

P0017 is rated as critical severity. Stop driving — risk of damage or safety hazard.

P0017

Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor B)

Powertrain Code · Critical

What does P0017 mean?

The crankshaft and exhaust camshaft on bank 1 are out of sync.

System: Variable Valve Timing

P0017 is a powertrain diagnostic trouble code indicating crankshaft position - camshaft position correlation (bank 1 sensor b). This code is classified as critical severity, which means: stop driving — risk of damage or safety hazard.

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