P0008
- Powertrain
- Generic (SAE)
- Emissions
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Driving may cause further damage or leave you stranded. Arrange service promptly rather than waiting.
Engine Position System Performance Bank 1
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The ECU detects an implausible relationship between crankshaft and camshaft signals on bank 1, indicating timing chain stretch, jumped tooth, or sensor reluctor wear.
A trouble code records what a control module measured. It does not identify which part failed. Test before replacing anything.
- Safe to drive
- Driving may cause further damage or leave you stranded. Arrange service promptly rather than waiting.
- Urgency
- Get it looked at now
- Will it pass emissions
- No
- Check engine light
- Solid
- Clearing the light
- A completed drive cycle is normally required before the monitor re-runs and the light can clear.
| # | Cause | How often | Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timing chain stretched, guides worn | Very common | — |
| 2 | Chain jumped one tooth | Common | — |
| 3 | Crankshaft or camshaft sensor misaligned | Occasional | — |
Ordering reflects how often each cause is responsible in general, not a probability for your vehicle. Confirm by testing.
- Crankshaft Position Sensor
- Camshaft Position Sensor
- Timing Chain
- Reluctor Ring
- Definition
- Generic code set (SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6) via the OBDexopen database, dedicated to the public domain under CC0-1.0.
- Diagnostic guidance
- Written and reviewed in-house. See our editorial policy.
- Review status
- Awaiting review
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