The Essential Guide to Overcoming the P0018 Error for DIYers

P0020 directly indicates OCV malfunction. In contrast, P0021 indicates a mechanical problem, specifically the bank 2 cam has over-advanced ... The vehicle is a 2013 Chrysler Town & Country with the 3.6l Pentastar engine. It has 108k miles. The vehicle is throwing an intermittent P0018 code. The two conditions that trigger it most frequently were engine warmed up going up an extended incline with the revs holding around 3-4k and then ... 1. Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal. 2. Remove V-bank cover. ( Engine Cover ) 3. Remove fan shroud. 4. Remove generator assembly. ( Alternator ) I have a A4 with the 3.2 FSI V6 (2009). I've changed the upper timing chain tensioners. Since then, I have the P0018 and P0019 fault codes. Most likely culprit is spark plugs. If they are original, they are more than likely worn out. New iridiums gapped to .043" should smooth up idle if that's the ... P0018 is the OBD-II generic code indicating that the camshaft position sensor A for bank 2 does not correlate to the signal from the crankshaft position sensor. They usually don't fail, I believe most of the issues is not enough oil flow to them. There are some videos on the operation of them, I guess ... There are two camshaft position sensors similar in size to sensor shown on the back of the engine for each cylinder bank. Up pretty high behind ... "Another thing that could set this DTC is low oil pressure. Check the oil filter cap to see if the post is still attached, and the that the ...