Check Engine Code
P0018
Crankshaft Position / Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A)
Severity: high
DIY difficulty: 4/5
Typical cost: $400–$2500
What P0018 means
Same as P0016 but on the Bank 2 cylinder bank. Almost always a stretched timing chain on V-engines, or a failed cam phaser.
Symptoms
- Check engine light
- Rattle at startup (chain slack)
- Rough running
- Hard starting
- Possible limp mode
Likely causes (most common first)
- Stretched timing chain
- Failed cam phaser
- Failed oil control solenoid
- Crank or cam sensor failure
- Low/dirty oil
Can I keep driving?
High — risk of damage if ignored
Typical repair cost
DIY fixes can start near $400 (parts only). Shop repairs for P0018 typically run up to $2500 depending on the underlying cause and vehicle. Start with the most common cause — Stretched timing chain — before throwing parts at it.
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