P0018 A Detailed Exploration of Crankshaft Position Sensor Problems

This code is for Bank 2 which I believe is the driver side. I have pulled the VVT solenoids from that bank and cleaned them and they seem to work. The most common issue is the wiring or sensor. Swap over the can sensors from back 1 to bank 2 and try another cranksensor. Greg. Both sensors are reasonably accessible. Camshaft sensor is up and to the left of the plugs while looking at the engine from the top. Dirty oil build up causes a lot of problems with this engine. Don't let it go low, over 5k between oil changes or 3 months. This indicates that the camshaft adjuster sprocket is bad. I'm not sure why it's intermittently bad, but maybe there's a bad seal, a clogged journal, a piece ... How to fix P0018 Code: Crankshaft Position- Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2, Sensor A) A P0018 code is set when the computer (ECM/PCM) ... P0018 stands for “Crankshaft Position- Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2, Sensor A).” It is set when the camshaft(s) on bank 2 of the engine is not in its ... 1. Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal. 2. Remove V-bank cover. ( Engine Cover ) 3. Remove fan shroud. 4. Remove generator assembly. ( Alternator ) P0018 after 2004 Sienna Timing Belt and Spark Plugs. It turns out that one tooth of the crankshaft position reluctor ring got slightly bent by R&R'ing the ... The diagnosis: cam phaser bank 2 does not work. To fix it, the engine has to be taken out, including parts the estimate was about CHF 6500.