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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004ECONOLINE E150, VAN CARGO, 4.6 WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMENGINE CONTROLS - POWERTRAIN DTC CHARTS & DESCRIPTIONS - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINEDIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHARTSP1381 - VARIABLE CAMSHAFT TIMING OVER-ADVANCED (BANK 1)
2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 W

P1381 - Variable Camshaft Timing Over-Advanced (Bank 1)

2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION P1381 - Variable Camshaft Timing Over-Advanced (Bank 1)
P1381 - VARIABLE CAMSHAFT TIMING OVER-ADVANCED (BANK 1)

Description:  The comprehensive component monitor (CCM) monitors the VCT position for an overadvanced camshaft timing. The test fails when the camshaft timing exceeds a maximum calibrated value or remains in an advanced position.
Possible Causes: 
  • Camshaft timing improperly set.
  • No oil flow to the VCT piston chamber.
  • Low oil pressure.
  • VCT solenoid valve stuck closed.
  • Camshaft advance mechanism binding (VCT unit).
Diagnostic Aids:  P1381 DTC is a check of the VCT unit. Testing should not include electrical checks. Diagnostics and repair for the VCT unit are located in the appropriate ENGINE article.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All - GO to HK: Variable Cam Timing (VCT) STEP 15 GO to HK: Variable Cam Timing (VCT) STEP 15
RENDER: 1.0x

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