OBD Guide

U012E

Lost Communication With Camshaft Position Control Module

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Unstable engine operation at idle
  • Problems starting the engine

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the module power supply circuit
  • Damaged wiring harness or connectors
  • Camshaft control module malfunction
  • Problems with module power or grounding
  • Software errors in the engine ECU

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness and connectors
  2. Check the supply voltage and grounding of the module
  3. Scan the system for other related errors
  4. If necessary, replace the camshaft control module
  5. Update ECU software if necessary

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