P0008 CADILLAC Engine Positions System Performance Bank 1

Possible causes

– Engine mechanical problems
– Incorrect timing chain
– Stretched timing chain
– Failed camshaft actuator or actuator solenoid

Tech description

There is a factory service bulletin for the following Cadillac models:

2004-2008 Cadillac CTS SRX
2005-2008 Cadillac STS

The service bulletin suggest replacing the primary drive and both secondary drive timing chains. Contact your Cadillac dealer for more information. The repair could still be cover under factory warranty.

When is the obd code mean?

The ECM detects that both camshafts on either bank of the engine are mis-aligned with the crankshaft for more than 4 seconds or a cumulative of 50 seconds.

Symptoms

– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

P0008 CADILLAC OBD Code Description