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C121C, P0016, car in limp mode.

Tiny
FOOLSCROW
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  • 2007 DODGE CHARGER
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 135,000 MILES
Codes C121C, P0016
Check engine light and ESP (traction control) light come on and car goes into limp mode.
Replaced egr valve with a new gasket on the tube, no vac leak, was a problem.
Replaced camshaft sensor.
Cleared codes
After about 10 minutes lights come on and loss of acceleration i.E. Limp mode.


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Wednesday, November 25th, 2015 AT 2:01 PM

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Tiny
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Hi FoolsCrow,

If a code P0016 is present it can cause the C121C which is request for torque denied. P0016 is camshaft/cranshft correlation problem which can be caused by a defective crankshaft angle sensor CKS, check out this guide which gives you the idea on how to change yours,

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

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Thursday, November 26th, 2015 AT 8:56 AM
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Make sure to follow up with your expert so he can help you.
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Monday, November 30th, 2015 AT 11:55 AM

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