P0017: Crankshaft Position / Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor B)
Same as P0016, but comparing the crank with the exhaust camshaft on bank 1.
Green, yellow, red: three ways P0017 can look
The same code can be a quick fix or a reason to pull over. Match your situation to the closest example.
Keep an eye on it
Set once, cleared after oil change.
Schedule a repair
Rattle or rough running. Diagnose soon.
Stop and get help
Loud rattle or no-start. Don't drive.
Symptoms you might notice
- Rough running
- Hard starting
Common causes, cheapest first
- Stretched timing chain
- Worn phaser
- Oil problem
- Sensor fault
What you can check before calling
- Check oil
A code points to a system, not a part. Replacing parts based on the code alone is how people spend money without fixing the problem. Testing confirms the cause first.
Generic codes (second character 0) mean the same thing on every vehicle. Some manufacturers add their own details, so check service information for your exact vehicle.
More cam & crank timing codes
- P0011
Camshaft Position A Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1) - P0012
Camshaft Position A Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1) - P0014
Camshaft Position B Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1) - P0008
Engine Position System Performance (Bank 1) - P0010
Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1) - P0335
Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
Look up another code
Cummins fault code (like 1922), J1939 SPN and FMI (like SPN 3251 FMI 0), or an OBD-II code (like P0420).
Questions
What does P0017 mean?
P0017 means "Crankshaft Position / Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor B)". Same as P0016, but comparing the crank with the exhaust camshaft on bank 1.
Can I drive with code P0017?
It depends on what the vehicle is doing. Green: Set once, cleared after oil change. Yellow: Rattle or rough running. Diagnose soon. Red: Loud rattle or no-start. Don't drive.
What causes P0017?
The most common causes are: stretched timing chain; worn phaser; oil problem.
Is P0017 a serious code?
It can be. Loud rattle or no-start. Don't drive.
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