Severity: Moderate
Drivable, but it can cause more damage or poor economy. Get it checked within days.
What P0011 means
The intake cam on bank 1 is more advanced than commanded, or is not following the command.
Symptoms
- Rough idle
- Poor performance
Common causes
Most likely first
- 1Low or wrong-viscosity oil
- 2Sticking VVT solenoid
- 3Worn cam phaser
- 4Timing chain stretch
How we diagnose it
- Check oil level and spec first
- Command VVT and watch cam angle response
Every vehicle sets codes under its own conditions. We check the factory diagnostic steps and service bulletins for your VIN, so the repair targets the actual cause.