2002 Dodge Intrepid timing problems

KCCUTIE33

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2002 DODGE INTREPID

2002 Dodge Intrepid

I have a 2002 dodge intrepid and we had a diagnostic tests run on it and it came up with the code P0016? What exactly does this mean? Also I went to Dodge and they told me it would cost 1200 dollars to repair it. Is that a fair price or is that the going rate for that type of repair. The chain is not broken, the car still goes forward and in reverse it just stays in one gear and you can't go past 40 mph.
it's still drivable. What is the best way to go about getting this problem fixed?

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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P0016 means crank and cam not aligned. Chances are the cam sensor is bad. Here are the directions for replacement:

REMOVAL - 2.7L
The camshaft position sensor is mounted in the
front of the head.
(1) Disconnect electrical connector from sensor.
(2) Remove camshaft position sensor screw.
(3) Without pulling on the connector, pull the sensor
out of the chain case cover.

INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - 2.7L
The camshaft position sensor is mounted in the
front of the head.
(1) Install sensor in the chain case cover and push
sensor in until contact is made with the boss on the
head. While holding the sensor in this position,
install and tighten the retaining bolt to 12 N � m (105
in. Lbs.) Torque.
(2) Attach electrical connector to sensor.

Let me know if this helps.

Joe