What P0011 means
Posición del árbol de levas A - Exceso de avance o desempeño del sistema (Banco 1)
Common causes (general)
Before spending money on parts, verify the code with a scan tool and read freeze frame data. Freeze frame captures every sensor value at the moment the code set — this is often enough to figure out the root cause without further testing.
Manufacturer-specific descriptions
Different manufacturers use this code for slightly different failure modes. Here's what your specific make means by P0011:
| AUDI | Camshaft variable timing solenoid failure, Engine oil level is too low, The engine is not timed correctly, The engine oil does not meet the manufacturer's requirements, Variable valve timing actuator failure, Worn timing chain |
| BMW | "A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance |
| HONDA | Variable Valve Timing Control (VTC) System Malfunction |
| MITSUBISHI | A Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1); V.V.T. system |
| NISSAN | A Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1) |
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