Codes p052c and P0021?

Tiny
BHAMDOC1973
  • MEMBER
  • 2016 MERCEDES BENZ E350
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 84,000 MILES
No funny noises, drives great.
Sunday, November 13th, 2022 AT 11:44 AM

3 Replies

Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,885 POSTS
Hi,

The first code, P052C indicates the bank 2 intake camshaft is showing the timing as advanced too far during cold start. The other code, P0021, indicates the same information but differs because it is not only related to a cold start.

This could be a few things. First, the camshaft sensor may be failing. Also, you could try having the sensor adaptation relearned.

Keep in mind, this could be a stretched timing chain, but that is hard to believe at this mileage.

Is this something you plan to repair yourself? The sensor may not be too bad, but the sensor adaptation will require specialized tooling.

Let me know.

Joe
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, November 13th, 2022 AT 6:00 PM
Tiny
BHAMDOC1973
  • MEMBER
  • 1,657 POSTS
Yes, I plan on fixing it myself. I have severe scan tools as well as entry if needed, if I know how to perform the adaptation I would do it.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, November 13th, 2022 AT 6:01 PM
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,885 POSTS
Hi,

Great. If you can, let me know how things turn out for you or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, November 13th, 2022 AT 7:26 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Sponsored links