Skoda P0021 Intake Valve Timing Control Performance Bank 2

Description

OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0021 Skoda

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

What does this mean?

OBD2 Code P0021 Skoda definition:
A code P0021 Skoda 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 Skoda 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 Skoda engine code is basically the same as a P0011 Skoda code, except this is for Bank 2, not Bank 1.

Symptoms

Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0021 Skoda
Most likely a P0021 Skoda 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 Skoda
A P0021 Skoda 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 Skoda P0011 Skoda P0012 Skoda P0020 Skoda P0022 Skoda


The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Skoda:

2013 Skoda Rapid,2013 Skoda Octavia,2013 Skoda Citigo,2011 Skoda Roomster,2011 Skoda Fabia,2010 Skoda Superb,2009 Skoda Superb,2009 Skoda Octavia,2008 Skoda Fabia,2007 Skoda Fabia,2006 Skoda Roomster,2006 Skoda Octavia,2005 Skoda Octavia,2005 Skoda Fabia,2003 Skoda Superb,2003 Skoda Octavia,2003 Skoda Fabia

 

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