That code doesn't mean the sensor is bad, no codes do, they just point at what the computers think is a problem. In this case a P0011 means that the computer is seeing that the intake camshaft is advanced farther than it should be on start-up. That can happen if the timing actuator has failed and stuck or if the VVT solenoid has stuck and trapped oil in the actuator. I would first try the actuator. It is easy to remove them and check the screens for blockage. The intake solenoid is located on the right rear of the cylinder head. The exhaust solenoid is in the left front. They are interchangeable so you could remove both, clean them and swap them and see if the P0011 changes. The other thing would be to do an oil change as bad oil can cause the actuators to stick as well. If neither of these change it, then you may want to look at changing the actuator. In that event I would suggest that you replace the timing actuator as part of doing the timing belt, it would be about 15,000 early but since you need to remove the belt to change the actuator it would be a good thing to just do it all at once. At the time you do the belt you also can do the tensioner and guides.
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Friday, September 30th, 2022 AT 1:27 AM