Code : P0016
Make : 2005_TOYOTA_PRIUS
Description : P0016 2005 TOYOTA PRIUS Crankshaft Position Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor ‘A’
Possible causes :
– Mechanical system (timing chain has jumped a tooth, chain stretched)
– Dirty Oil
– Faulty Variable Valve Timing (VVT) sensor
– Variable Valve Timing (VVT) sensor circuit is open or shorted
– Variable Valve Timing (VVT) sensor poor electrical connection
– Damag
Solutions :
– Carry out a Reset via CarDiag
– Choose a better quality fuel
– Check that the tank cap is securely closed
– Check the oil level and add more if it is lower than MAX
– Restart an Automatic diagnostic via CarDiag
– If the fault persists, you can check the “Possible causes” listed above : visually inspect (by yourself (tutorials to come) or by a professional) the wiring harness and the associated connectors, check for damaged components, and look for broken, bent, pushed, or corroded connector pins.