Jaguar P0021 Intake Valve Timing Control Performance Bank 2

Description

OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0021 Jaguar

“A” Camshaft Position – Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 2)

What does this mean?

OBD2 Code P0021 Jaguar definition:
A code P0021 Jaguar definition:the VVT (variable valve timing) or VCT (variable camshaft timing) components and the car’s PCM (powertrain control module, also called an ECM). That consists of a few different components but the P0021 Jaguar DTC specifically definition:the camshaft (cam) timing. In this case, if the cam timing is above a set limit (over-advanced), the engine light will be illluminated and the code will be set. The “A” camshaft is either the intake, left, or front camshaft. A P0021 Jaguar engine code is basically the same as a P0011 Jaguar code, except this is for Bank 2, not Bank 1.

Symptoms

Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0021 Jaguar
Most likely a P0021 Jaguar DTC will result in one of the following: hard starting, poor idle, and/or stalling. There are potentially other symptoms as well. Of course, when trouble codes are set, the MIL (malfunction indicator lamp, a.k.a. the check engine light) illuminates.

Causes

Possible causes of OBD code P0021 Jaguar
A P0021 Jaguar DTC trouble code may be caused by one or more of the following:

Possible Solutions

This DTC code is a result of a mechanical fault of the VCT unit or related components, so there is no need for electrical diagnosis. Refer to vehicle specific repair manual to perform component tests for the VCT unit. Notes: Dealer techs have advanced tools and the ability to follow detailed troubleshooting steps, including the ability to test components using a scan tool.

Related Codes

P0010 Jaguar P0011 Jaguar P0012 Jaguar P0020 Jaguar P0022 Jaguar


The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Jaguar:

2013 Jaguar XJ,2013 Jaguar XF,2013 Jaguar XFR,2012 Jaguar XKR,2012 Jaguar XJ,2012 Jaguar XFR,2012 Jaguar XF,2011 Jaguar XKR,2010 Jaguar XKR,2010 Jaguar XJ,2010 Jaguar XFR,2010 Jaguar XF,2009 Jaguar XF,2008 Jaguar XJ,2007 Jaguar XKR,2007 Jaguar XK,2006 Jaguar XJ,2003 Jaguar RD6 Concept

 

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