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Mike V.
213 days ago
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Customer
213 days ago
name is Omaris this 26 is per hour, per month? how is it work
Mike V.
213 days ago
Hi Omar it's nice to meet you.
A very common issue that will cause this code is the [timing chains](/topics-timing-chain/) or the chain tensioners. I would take a look or check the chain for looseness, if there is any, then replace the tensioners and see if the issue goes away. If the chain is tight, then the issue might be the oil control valve. But a more common issue is actually the tensioners themselves.
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Customer
213 days ago
what about the camshaft position actuator selinoid vlaveIs this can cause P0018?
Mike V.
213 days ago
This is a list of possible causes. The tensioner issue I was refferring to there is a service bulletin because it's so common.
Probable Causes Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid Valve
Camshaft Position (CMP)
SensorCrankshaft Position (CKP) SensorCrankshaft Reluctor Wheel Moved From Crankshaft Top Dead Center (TDC)
[Engine](/topics-engine-cadillac/) Valve Timing
IncorrectTiming
Chain Tensioner
Customer
213 days ago
from scanner I get the following
p0018
crankshaft Position- Intake camshaft position not plausible bank 2
crankshaft Position- [exhaust](/topics-exhaust-cadillac/) camshaft position not plausible bank 2
Mike V.
213 days ago
Its indicating to me that the timing chain is off a tooth or two.
Customer
213 days ago
are you sure?then why I do not get the same reading from bank 1 because it will be of of the same amount of tooth
Mike V.
213 days ago
Well, from here it seems logical, I am not there to pull the cover or check the timing, but since it's such a common issue GM wrote a bulletin to have techs check the chain first, it seems pretty likely.
I am not there working on the car. You can check the other items on the list or do a leak down test on bank 2 cylinders to determine if the valves are open at the wrong time.
Because it's not off on bank 1, it's off on bank 2.
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