P0016
P0016 — Crankshaft Camshaft Correlation Bank 1 A
3
Driver reports
3
Solved cases
3
Verified fixes
0
Wrong repairs reported
📊 Diagnostic Overview
Severity, cost and difficulty for P0016, based on data already on this page.
Severity
🟡 Medium
Diagnostic Difficulty
Easy
System
Engine
Common Causes (based on confirmed repairs)
- Changed oil with Mercedes-approved 5W-30. Cleared code. Oil was 1500 miles overdue. Code has not returned in 6000 miles. VVT solenoid screen cleaned. 1 vehicle
- Full timing chain kit replacement $2200 at Land Rover specialist. Both chain tensioners and guides replaced. Rattle completely resolved. Changed to correct 5W-30 Land Rover spec oil. 1 vehicle
- P0016 with cold start rattle = stretched timing chain until proven otherwise. This is serious. Do not ignore. Steps: 1) Check oil level and change oil first. 2) Listen carefully — rattle on cold start that clears = chain slap from wear. 3) Have mechanic i 1 vehicle
📐 Diagnostic Difficulty reflects how many different repairs drivers have tried for P0016 and how often those attempts turned out to be the wrong fix — it is calculated from MyCarFault's own reports, not an official manufacturer rating.
⭐ MOST VERIFIED FIX FOR P0016
Changed oil with Mercedes-approved 5W-30. Cleared code. Oil was 1500 miles overdue. Code has not returned in 6000 miles. VVT solenoid screen cleaned.
Reported in 1 approved case
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Driver Reports — P0016 3 reports
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