{"id":11051,"date":"2021-05-03T19:15:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-04T02:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=11051"},"modified":"2026-02-18T00:45:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T08:45:48","slug":"p0017-code-camshaft-position-b-camshaft-position-correlation-bank-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0017-code-camshaft-position-b-camshaft-position-correlation-bank-1\/","title":{"rendered":"P0017 Code: Camshaft Position B \u2013 Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column11051_8a9f34-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column11051_8a9f34-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column11051_8a9f34-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column11051_8a9f34-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column11051_8a9f34-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column11051_8a9f34-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column11051_8a9f34-e4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column11051_8a9f34-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column11051_8a9f34-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column11051_8a9f34-e4 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-bc1b83  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-4f5629\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11051_6e45ef-90, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11051_6e45ef-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11051_6e45ef-90\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11051_6e45ef-90 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11051_6e45ef-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11051_6e45ef-90\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11051_6e45ef-90 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading11051_6e45ef-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11051_6e45ef-90\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading11051_6e45ef-90 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading11051_6e45ef-90\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0017 stands for &ldquo;Camshaft Position B &ndash; Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1)&rdquo;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This code indicates that your car&rsquo;s powertrain control module (PCM) detects a misalignment between the crankshaft and camshaft positions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A damaged or stretched timing belt, a bad crankshaft\/camshaft sensor, a defective VVT actuator, and low oil levels are some of the issues that can trigger the code.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other symptoms include an engine that cranks but won&rsquo;t start, starts roughly, or produces rattling sounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The P0017 error code means there might be an issue with your engine&rsquo;s camshaft and crankshaft. These two vital components must be perfectly synchronized for your car&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/car-engine-parts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"engine\">engine<\/a> to perform at the optimum level. If they are not in sync, your engine could malfunction and may trigger the P0017 code on an OBD-II scan tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does the P0017 Code Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0017 stands for &ldquo;Camshaft Position B &ndash; Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1).&rdquo; Like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0016-code-camshaft-position-a-camshaft-position-correlation-bank-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"P0016\">P0016<\/a>, this code indicates that your car&rsquo;s powertrain control module (PCM) detects a misalignment between the crankshaft and camshaft positions. Bank 1 is the side of your engine that has the cylinder 1, while sensor B refers to the exhaust camshaft side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some car manufacturers have their own description of the P0017 code, such as GM (more specifically, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/chevrolet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Chevrolet\">Chevrolet<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>P0017 on Chevy vehicles translates to Crankshaft Position &ndash; Exhaust Camshaft Position Not Plausible. Despite the varying names given by respective manufacturers, P0017 code simply means that the PCM believes the difference between the crankshaft position and the camshaft position exceeds specification. There are other codes GM uses with a similar meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are all the codes in order:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DTC&thinsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0016-code-camshaft-position-a-camshaft-position-correlation-bank-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"P0016\">P0016<\/a> Crankshaft Position &ndash; Intake Camshaft Position Not Plausible Bank 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DTC&thinsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0017-code-camshaft-position-b-camshaft-position-correlation-bank-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"P0017\">P0017<\/a> Crankshaft Position &ndash; Exhaust Camshaft Position Not Plausible Bank 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DTC&thinsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0018-code-crankshaft-position-camshaft-position-correlation-bank-2-sensor-a\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"P0018\">P0018<\/a> Crankshaft Position &ndash; Intake Camshaft Position Not Plausible Bank 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DTC&thinsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0019-code-crankshaft-position-camshaft-position-correlation-bank-2-sensor-b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"P0019\">P0019<\/a> Crankshaft Position &ndash; Exhaust Camshaft Position Not Plausible Bank 2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>P0017 is a common issue among the following makes: Chevrolet (especially a Chevy Colorado), GMC, Cadillac, Buick, and Mercedes Benz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To search our database for other OBD2 codes, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/search-obd2-codes-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Camshaft vs. Crankshaft<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An internal combustion engine (ICE) is basically a breathing machine that captures atmosphere, adds atomized fuel, compresses that mix above moving pistons, then creates a carefully timed ignition event in each cylinder right before the piston reaches the top of its travel. The resulting power turns the crank, which provides torque through the transmission and final drive gears to the wheels. The combustion event in each cylinder only happens once per crankshaft cycle (2 full turns &ndash; 720 degrees).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>An internal combustion engine (ICE) is basically a breathing machine that captures atmosphere, adds atomized fuel, compresses that mix above moving pistons, then creates a carefully timed ignition event in each cylinder right before the piston reaches the top of its travel. The resulting power turns the crank, which provides torque through the transmission and final drive gears to the wheels. The combustion event in each cylinder only happens once per crankshaft cycle (2 full turns &ndash; 720 degrees).<\/p>\n<cite>&ndash;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/richardmccuistian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>This breathing machine will only work right if everything happens at exactly the right time every time on every cylinder. The camshaft turns at half the speed of the crankshaft and opens the valves in the top of the combustion chamber above the pistons; its carefully ground, egg-shaped &ldquo;cam lobes&rdquo; are positioned on the camshaft so that they open the valves as the shaft is driven, and it is critical that each valve opens and closes exactly when it is supposed to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only way this can work mechanically is for the piston-driven crankshaft that provides the torque to be mechanically joined to the camshaft that opens the valves. The crankshaft produces the power that turns the camshaft and also delivers torque to the transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The crankshaft drives the camshaft by way of a chain, a toothed belt, or gears. In the days of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/carburetor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"carburetors\">carburetors<\/a> and distributors, this was just as important as it is on today&rsquo;s fuel injected, coil-on-plug engines. But, today engines are equipped with speed and position sensors on each spinning shaft, and the ECM\/PCM needs the information provided by those sensors to properly time fuel injection and ignition events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The issue with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/timing-belt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"timing belts\">timing belts<\/a> and timing chains is that as they wear out and get loose or jump teeth, the crankshaft and camshaft can wind up incorrectly timed so that the valves aren&rsquo;t opening the way they should to enable the engine to properly capture atmosphere. Combustion events can even happen at the wrong time, which is usually noticeable as a low-power symptom. There can also be strange noises, backfires, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"ai-summary-widget\">\n\n        <div class=\"ai-summary-grid\">\n\n            <div>\n                <div class=\"ai-avatar\">\n                    <figure>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/q_auto,dpr_auto,f_auto\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/ai-summary\/ai-bot\" alt=\"AI robot\">\n                    <\/figure>\n                    <span>ELI5<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div>\n                <p>A car&rsquo;s engine produces power by mixing air and fuel and setting it on fire inside little tubes called cylinders. This makes things move inside the engine, which helps turn the wheels. Special parts called valves open and close at just the right time to let air and fuel in. Two parts, the crankshaft and camshaft, must work together like a team to keep everything moving right. A belt or chain connects them and helps with timing. If that belt or chain gets old or fails, the engine can&rsquo;t work properly and might make weird noises or lose power.<\/p>    \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"ai-summary-tooltip\">   \n            <p>Not everyone is an auto repair expert. <strong>ELI5 (&ldquo;Explain Like I&rsquo;m Five&rdquo;)<\/strong> provides layperson-friendly explanations of complex automotive concepts, systems, &amp; parts, so you can fully understand their importance. Great for casual car owners and DIY beginners! Powered by AI.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>An internal combustion engine (ICE) works by capturing air, mixing it with fuel, and igniting the mixture in each cylinder to create power. This power turns the crankshaft, which drives the wheels through the transmission. For the engine to run correctly, the camshaft must open and close the valves at the precise time, which is synchronized with the crankshaft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The crankshaft drives the camshaft via a chain, belt, or gears, and this timing is crucial for proper engine function. Modern engines use sensors to help the engine control module (ECM\/PCM) time fuel injection and ignition. If the timing belt or chain wears out, the crankshaft and camshaft can become misaligned, leading to poor performance and issues like low power or strange noises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ECM\/PCM detects any out-of-time situation regarding the crankshaft and camshaft (greater than 9 degrees on a GM) and sets the P00xx codes listed above.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column11051_5f0669-df > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column11051_5f0669-df > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column11051_5f0669-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column11051_5f0669-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column11051_5f0669-df > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column11051_5f0669-df > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column11051_5f0669-df{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 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class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\nTechnicians will use an oscilloscope to examine the crank and cam sensor pattern the ECM\/PCM is reading while the engine is running.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/automotive-timing-chain-1024x680.jpeg\" alt=\"automotive timing chain\" class=\"wp-image-11082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/automotive-timing-chain-1024x680.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/automotive-timing-chain-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/automotive-timing-chain-768x510.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/automotive-timing-chain.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A damaged timing chain or belt can trigger code P0017.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Possible Causes of the P0017 Code?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These are some of the possible issues that can cause a code P0017:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Damaged or stretched <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/when-to-replace-timing-chain\/#When_to_Change_the_Timing_Chain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"timing chain\">timing chain<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/timing-belt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"timing belt\">timing belt<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faulty camshaft or crankshaft reluctor wheel <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/the-top-5-bad-crankshaft-position-sensor-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Bad crank sensor\">Bad crank sensor<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bad cam sensor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loose wiring or connections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Damaged timing chain\/belt <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/symptoms-of-a-bad-timing-chain-tensioner-plus-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"tensioners\">tensioners<\/a> or guides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defective variable valve timing (VVT) actuator (a.k.a. phaser)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/bad-vvt-solenoid-symptoms-what-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Faulty variable valve timing (VVT) solenoid\">Faulty variable valve timing (VVT) solenoid<\/a> (a.k.a. oil control valve) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faulty PCM (check for any update)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/why-is-my-car-leaking-oil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Low oil level\">Low oil level<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Common Symptoms of the P0017 Code?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As with other trouble codes involving the engine, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/why-is-my-check-engine-light-on\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Check Engine Light will switch on\">Check Engine Light will switch on<\/a> to warn you about the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other telltale signs of an error code P0017 include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Engine cranks up but doesn&rsquo;t start<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rough startups even though it runs after a few attempts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engine runs poorly despite starting up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rattling sounds from the engine <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Diagnose the P0017 Code<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>P0017 must not be ignored. You&rsquo;ll have to look at all possible causes to diagnose the problem properly. Have a professional mechanic check your vehicle if you don&rsquo;t have the required DIY auto repair experience and skills. However, if you still want to take a stab at the diagnosis process, the videos below can help you do it correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ry2nP7I315M\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Chevy Malibu 2.4 : P0016 P0017 The Diagnosis\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8nHFEkDZsEQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Fix the P0017 Code<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There isn&rsquo;t a single guaranteed fix for code P0017. As previously mentioned, there are many possible reasons why the code might be set. That&rsquo;s why you&rsquo;ll need to do some diagnostic work to figure out a fix for the concern. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should you decide to try to address the code yourself, it&rsquo;s a good idea to have the factory repair information on hand. Repair databases, such as ALLDATA, provide repair and diagnostic procedures direct from the vehicle manufacturer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider purchasing a single-vehicle subscription to ALLDATA DIY if you&rsquo;re serious about fixing your car yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"perspective-widget\">\n        <div class=\"pt-child-wrap\">\n\n            <div class=\"pt-col-item1\">\n                <figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/dpr_auto,f_auto,q_auto\/carparts\/blog\/plugins\/amp\/avatar-comments\" class=\"com-thumb\" alt=\"Avatar of CarParts.com Research Team\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\">\n                <\/figure>\n                <p>\n                    <strong>CarParts.com Research Team<\/strong> \n                    <span>User<\/span>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"pt-col-item2\">\n                <div class=\"protip-desc\">\n                    <div class=\"perspective-help-tip\">   \n                        <p>There&rsquo;s more than one way to look at an issue. &ldquo;Community Perspectives&rdquo; highlight authentic personal viewpoints and real-life experiences by the CarParts.com community, including our readers, experts, and product specialists, among others. This can help you make better informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"perspective-help-caption tooltip\"> \n                        <h2>CarParts.com Community Perspectives<\/h2>\n                        <p>A relearn procedure should not be necessary after replacing the camshaft sensors on your car. <\/p>\n                        <div class=\"cta-btn\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0017-code-camshaft-position-b-camshaft-position-correlation-bank-1\/#commentform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Jump to Discussions\">Jump to Discussions<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finding a New Camshaft and Crankshaft to Fix the P0017 Code<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The camshaft and crankshaft are critical parts of your vehicle&rsquo;s engine that must work together to deliver the best performance. If something goes wrong with one or both parts, they can trigger trouble codes like the P0017 code. Fortunately, it&rsquo;s easy to order replacement camshafts and crankshafts from CarParts.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a>, we make it easy to find a new camshaft or crankshaft that perfectly fits your vehicle. We source our products from trusted names in the industry, so you&rsquo;re assured of getting long-lasting parts that deliver great performance.Our convenient and secure checkout process ensures a safe and pleasant online shopping experience, while our fast shipping ensures you won&rsquo;t wait for long for your order to arrive at your doorstep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what are you waiting for? Take a look at our extensive array of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/camshaft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"camshafts\">camshafts<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/crankshaft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"crankshafts\">crankshafts<\/a>, and get your vehicle back on the road in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Products Mentioned in this Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"reusable-productlink\">\n\n<!-- start of editable content -->\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/timing-chain\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Timing Chain\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_200,w_200,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/rc32100006_1\">\n<strong>Timing Chain<\/strong>\n<\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/timing-belt\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Timing Belt\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_200,w_200,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/rh31900001_1\">\n<strong>Timing Belt<\/strong>\n<\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/camshaft\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Camshaft\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_200,w_200,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/dnjcam149a_1\">\n<strong>Camshaft<\/strong>\n<\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/carburetor\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Carburetor\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_200,w_200,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/83320007_1\">\n<strong>Carburetor<\/strong>\n<\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/variable-timing-solenoid\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Variable Timing Solenoid\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_200,w_200,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/set-repc380802-2_1\">\n<strong>Variable Timing Solenoid<\/strong>\n<\/a>\n\n<!-- end of editable content -->\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"shop-project\">\n\n    <h2>Shop this Project<\/h2>\n\n    <ul class=\"shop-project-list\">\n        \n        <li>\n            <div class=\"shop-project-item\">\n                <div class=\"stp-image-url\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/variable-timing-solenoid\/replacement\/repc380802\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/images\/repc380802_1\" alt=\"Replacement &ndash; 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