P25E3

B Camshaft Position - Stuck In Locked Position Bank 1

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Reduced engine power
Increased fuel consumption
Unstable engine idling
Check Engine light comes on
Deterioration in acceleration dynamics

Causes

VVT solenoid valve malfunction
Dirty or clogged VVT system
Mechanical damage to the phase change mechanism
Problems with the oil system (low pressure or contaminated oil)
Camshaft position sensor malfunction

How to Fix

Check the level and condition of the engine oil
Diagnose VVT solenoid valve
Check the valve timing mechanism
Replace faulty VVT system components
Clean or replace VVT oil passages

Related codes

P0010 P0011 P0012 P0014