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What does this CEL code mean?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by arcboy, Jan 24, 2013.

  1. Jan 24, 2013 at 3:26 PM
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    arcboy

    arcboy [OP] Well-Known Member

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    P0012 "A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)

    What does this CEL code mean and how do I fix it. Autozone guy cleared it and its been off for about 10 miles now but I suspect it will be back.
     
  2. Jan 24, 2013 at 3:38 PM
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    P9HST2

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    WeatherTech floor liners, tailgate hoseclamp, Famous Fab sliders, Brute Force Fab rear bumper, Icon "3T" suspension.
    What year is your vehicle and how many miles? To start, is your oil clean and full?

    P0012 TOYOTA Description
    The Engine Control Module (ECM) controls the Oil Control Valve (OCV) to regulate the intake camshaft angle. As a result of the angle change, the engine timing is advance or retard. Optimizing engine timing will help the engine improve torque and fuel economy, and the exhaust emissions decrease under overall driving conditions. The Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system includes the Oil Control Valve (OCV) and VVT controller. The ECM detects the actual intake valve timing using signals from the camshaft and crankshaft position sensors, and performs feedback control.


    http://www.obd-codes.com/p0012
     
  3. Apr 1, 2013 at 5:14 PM
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    arcboy

    arcboy [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Well it same CEL came back on. Autozone doesn't have a listing for a Oul Control Valve, is there another name for the OCV?
     

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