Fault codes P0013 & P0203

Alpine · Dec 13th, 2021, 12:27

Further to my earlier post about me swapping my VVT solenoid due to rough running, my mechanic has confirmed the codes as P0013 (B Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit, Open Bank 1) and P0203 (Injector Circuit/Open Cylinder 3).

He doesn't know how to sort it without further investigation.

Anyone any ideas? I guess this points to the VVT rather than the camshaft position sensor?

SteveSarre · Dec 13th, 2021, 16:45

Hi Alpine

Why do you think this is to do with the VVT?

Steve

Alpine · Dec 13th, 2021, 19:46

I understood that the "Camshaft Position Actuator" is the VVT solenoid, is that right, or am I wrong?

SteveSarre · Dec 13th, 2021, 21:14

Hi Alpine,

Yes, the actuator is the VVT.

But I am wondering how and when the new code P0203 (Injector Circuit/Open Cylinder 3) has cropped up. You hadn't mentioned that before and so I would think it is either a new and completely different problem, or your mechanic has made a mistake when writing down the code.
Obviously I don't know what code reader he has used, and whether he cleared old codes etc.

I can't find it now, but I think one of your previous posts mentioned the cam position sensor but you are not mentioning that now. I do believe that a faulty cam position sensor will also throw a VVT code. So that is why I wondering if this new code can be trusted.

Sorry I can't really help further, but those are my thoughts.

Steve

Alpine · Dec 13th, 2021, 23:14

thanks for your help Steve

He showed me the codes and I took a photo of his code reader screen. I think the cylinder 3 thing has thrown him, I didn't know about that before but it must only be running on 4 cylinders hence why its running rough

I've read its is possible to trap and damage the wires to the VVT solenoid when fitting the cover that goes on top of the engine. I'll look at that tomorrow

Thanks for all your help Steve, hopefully I will get to the bottom of it

Dec 13th, 2021, 12:27	#1
Alpine Senior Member Last Online: May 11th, 2024 07:39 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Leeds	Fault codes P0013 & P0203 Further to my earlier post about me swapping my VVT solenoid due to rough running, my mechanic has confirmed the codes as P0013 (B Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit, Open Bank 1) and P0203 (Injector Circuit/Open Cylinder 3). He doesn't know how to sort it without further investigation. Anyone any ideas? I guess this points to the VVT rather than the camshaft position sensor? __________________ Phil '98 V70 2.5T (manual '99MY)

Dec 13th, 2021, 16:45	#2
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Today 18:24 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Hi Alpine Why do you think this is to do with the VVT? Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

Dec 13th, 2021, 19:46	#3
Alpine Senior Member Last Online: May 11th, 2024 07:39 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Leeds	I understood that the "Camshaft Position Actuator" is the VVT solenoid, is that right, or am I wrong? __________________ Phil '98 V70 2.5T (manual '99MY)

Dec 13th, 2021, 21:14	#4
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Today 18:24 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Hi Alpine, Yes, the actuator is the VVT. But I am wondering how and when the new code P0203 (Injector Circuit/Open Cylinder 3) has cropped up. You hadn't mentioned that before and so I would think it is either a new and completely different problem, or your mechanic has made a mistake when writing down the code. Obviously I don't know what code reader he has used, and whether he cleared old codes etc. I can't find it now, but I think one of your previous posts mentioned the cam position sensor but you are not mentioning that now. I do believe that a faulty cam position sensor will also throw a VVT code. So that is why I wondering if this new code can be trusted. Sorry I can't really help further, but those are my thoughts. Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

Dec 13th, 2021, 23:14	#5
Alpine Senior Member Last Online: May 11th, 2024 07:39 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Leeds	thanks for your help Steve He showed me the codes and I took a photo of his code reader screen. I think the cylinder 3 thing has thrown him, I didn't know about that before but it must only be running on 4 cylinders hence why its running rough I've read its is possible to trap and damage the wires to the VVT solenoid when fitting the cover that goes on top of the engine. I'll look at that tomorrow Thanks for all your help Steve, hopefully I will get to the bottom of it __________________ Phil '98 V70 2.5T (manual '99MY)

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