vinnieloo

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i plugged in an OBDII and got this

P0021
Camshaft Position Actuator A - Bank 2
Timing over advan.

how does a camshaft over advance itself?
or is it just the position indicator thats shiftend?

anyone know if i have to go to the deal for this problem?

thanks a lot
vince

vinnieloo

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oh yeah, i have an INJEN also.

Lonz

Reference No: FC9002981

Subject Information:

2002 Maxima/I35/Altima w/V6; DTC P0021 or P0011 with possible P0300

Document Abstract:

Service information:
If a 2002 Maxima/I35 or a 2002 Altima w/V6 engine should develop the following symptoms; -DTC with P0011 or P0021 with a possible P0300 stored (with possible misfire)
The cause may be the Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid. If the VTC sprocket is not in the correct position at the correct time because of solenoid malfunction, incorrect valve timing could occur, causing the symptom.

Service Procedure:
Look for a cylinder misfire that is isolated to only one bank of cylinders. Once the bank is isolated, check the function of the Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid for that bank.

Source:

Robert B*******, Nissan North America

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Thats all I could find on the ASIST referencing that code. Unfortunately all my techs are gone already (slow afternoon) so I can't get any insight from them. Hope this info helps for now.

Regards,
Lonz

2k2 SE 6-spd
Frankencar Intake (otw)
Bomz FSTB
Cattman RSB (otw)
Unorthodox Racing UDP (otw)

--edit for typos--

mzmtg

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Damn, Nissan just cant do VTCs can they?

vinnieloo

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so how bad is this problem?
should i go to the dealer to fix or can i fix it on my own, or can i just leave it?

btw...how does it all of a sudden advance itself? did something slip?

vince

Lonz

I would recommend taking it to the dealership and have them check the VTC solenoid for problems. It is more than likely an electrical failure with the solenoid than a mechanical failure of one of the sprockets/gears. Its under warranty, let them do the sweating and figure it out.

Lonz

vinnieloo

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do you think i should take of my INJEN intake and put the stock back on?

would they be able to reason that my aftermarket intake could have caused the problem?

thanks for your help
Vince