Mercedes Code P0016 A Diagnostic Journey into Crankshaft Position Sensor Issues

Hey guys, I got my longblock, timing belt, water pump replaced. When starting the engine, the mechanic received a CEL for P0016 and P0017. If the PCM detects that the Crank and Cam signals are out of time by a specific number of degrees, this P0016 code will set. Symptoms. Symptoms of a P0016 will ... Re: P0016 (Cam and crank timing misalignment) ... First: I would recommend against driving the vehicle until it is fixed. IF it is a slipped belt ... The P0016 engine fault code indicates that there is an issue with the camshaft and crankshaft position sensor readings. Here's a rundown. As we are pumping the tire up the whole car slowly shut all the way down and then would not start again. The codes read P0015 and P0016. Engine ... This fault code is stored in the engine control module when a synchronization error is detected between the camshaft and crankshaft. P0016 is only triggered when there is truly an error in the cam adjusters. 99% of the time that I see this code and the long crank time before ... The P0016 code indicates that your car's primary computer, which is also known as the powertrain control module (PCM), perceives the difference ... Allow the engine to idle. Observe the DTC information with a scan tool. ⇒ If the scan tool indicates P0016 has failed this ignition cycle, ... P0016 is a crankshaft position sensor error. ... As you have replaced the sensor, it is likely you need to replace the timing chain before it ...