Engine check light Turned on?

2013 KIA SOUL
80,500 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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I had an obd reader and it came up with camshaft and crankshaft sensor correlation? I have changed the Camshaft position sensors. Crankshaft Position Sensor. PCV Valve and VVT Solenoids. But still the check light comes on after about five miles of driving.
Jun 24, 2023 at 8:26 PM
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This happens when the oil pressure is low, or the cam phasers are worn out. Can you give me the codes number so I can tell you how to fix it? I would make sure the engine oil is clean and full. Just to be sure these are the valve you changed out. Check out the images (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.
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Jun 25, 2023 at 6:51 AM
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I have got a mobile mechanic coming here Thursday to change the timing chain. Tensioners and sprockets apparently that's the problem.
Jun 25, 2023 at 10:57 PM
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Okay, sounds good. please let me know how it goes and if that fixes the problem.
Jun 26, 2023 at 5:15 AM
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Okay, will get some photos of the old timing chain tensioners and sprockets before he changes them.
Jun 26, 2023 at 5:46 AM
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That would be great! Thank you.
Jun 27, 2023 at 2:16 AM
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Old and New.
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Jun 29, 2023 at 12:10 AM
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Nice work, it looks like the engine has been well taken care of. The new actuators should fix the problem, make sure to change the oil and filter, clear the codes when the repair is completed. Let me know what happens please.
Jun 30, 2023 at 2:53 AM
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There were a few worn teeth on the sprockets which would cause the engine check light to come on. The mechanic said the cam lobes/lifters were like new and didn't look like they had covered 80,000 miles.
Jun 30, 2023 at 2:59 AM
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Yep, that can do it, let me know after the engine is back together if the problem is solved please.
Jul 1, 2023 at 4:17 AM
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Problem solved the engine seems to have more torque and now flies uphill. It now goes like a twin cam now.
Jul 1, 2023 at 5:12 AM
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Thanks for letting us know, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.
Jul 3, 2023 at 4:12 AM
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Many thanks. M.o.t. tomorrow.
Jul 3, 2023 at 4:21 AM
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