Code P0016?

Hi,

The idea that it started with the new one does lead me to think it is the sensor itself. I have seen so many inexpensive aftermarket parts (specifically electrical) fail

On the other hand, check to make sure the connector pins at the sensor are both clean, tight, free of corrosion, and not damaged in any way.

As far as the timing chain and possible oil dirt contamination, if it has been serviced on a regular basis, it's unlikely. If the oil was not changed on a regular basis and became extremely dirty, it could be either the chain or dirt causing the issue. However, in this case, I don't feel it is the chain because I feel you would have more than one code.

Check that and let me know if you find anything.

Take care,

Joe

I have seen the camshaft actuator or oil control valve go out and cause this problem, Also, I would remove the oil control valve to see if it is clogged, here is the location of the oil control valve. Please check the engine oil and change it if it is dirty which can cause the camshaft actuator not to work. The oil control valve will have a screen on the end of it which is where the clog can occur.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-engine-oil-and-filter

Capacity
Total :
4.5 L (1.19 U.S.gal., 4.76 U.S.qt., 3.96 lmp.qt.)
Oil pan : 3.7 L (0.98 U.S.gal., 3.91 U.S.qt., 3.26 lmp.qt.)
Drain and refill including oil filter :
4.0 L (1.06 U.S.gal., 4.23 U.S.qt., 3.52 lmp.qt.)
Install the oil filler cap.

Start engine and check for oil leaks and check the oil gauge or light for an indication of oil pressure.
Recheck the engine oil level.

If the engine oil is clean and full and the oil control valves are okay, then suspect the camshaft actuators. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response to the problem so we can see what's going on.

The cam actuators are inside the engine on the front of the camshafts, so that is different repair. I would clean the oil control valve and change the oil and filter to see what happens, also clear the codes. Here is an image of them so you know what I am talking about. Check out the images (below).

CAM/crank correlation is a problem with the camshaft position which can be the sensor or the control valves or the camshaft actuators themselves. Yes, the images I sent are for both the intake and exhaust camshafts. Start with the easier things first while clearing codes each time.

Okay, that could make a difference let me know if anything changes once you get it back. If not I would check the oil control valves. Did you change the oil filter as well?