{"id":16194,"date":"2020-09-16T00:10:52","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T07:10:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=16194"},"modified":"2024-06-08T08:53:42","modified_gmt":"2024-06-08T15:53:42","slug":"p0015-code-exhaust-b-camshaft-position-timing-over-retarded-bank-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0015-code-exhaust-b-camshaft-position-timing-over-retarded-bank-1\/","title":{"rendered":"P0015 Code: Exhaust \u201cB\u201d Camshaft Position Timing &#8211; Over &#8211; Retarded (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\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_d52804-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_d52804-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_d52804-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-column_d52804-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_d52804-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_d52804-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_d52804-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_d52804-e4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_d52804-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_d52804-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_d52804-e4 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-6e1287  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-1540f1\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f94ccc-02, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f94ccc-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_f94ccc-02\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f94ccc-02 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f94ccc-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_f94ccc-02\"] 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-heading_f94ccc-02 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f94ccc-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_f94ccc-02\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_f94ccc-02 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_f94ccc-02\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Code P0015 stands for Exhaust &ldquo;B&rdquo; Camshaft Position Timing &ndash; Over &ndash; Retarded (Bank 1). It&rsquo;s logged when the PCM detects that the vehicle&rsquo;s camshaft timing is over-retarded.<\/li><li>Some of the issues that could trigger this code include VVT solenoid (oil control valve) failure, low engine oil levels, a worn timing chain or timing belt, and a faulty VVT actuator.<\/li><li>Stalling, reduced fuel efficiency, poor idling, hard starting, and rattling noise from the engine are the telltale signs of the P0015 code.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Hard starting and poor idling are only some of the issues your vehicle may experience in relation to camshaft timing. If you&rsquo;re experiencing these symptoms along with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/check-engine-light-flashing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"check engine light\">check engine light<\/a>, it may be time to make a trip to your auto repair shop. If you have a scan tool with you, you may choose to check the problem yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your scanner reads a P0015 code and you&rsquo;re wondering what it means, you&rsquo;re reading the right article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does the P0015 Code Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0015 stands for Exhaust &ldquo;B&rdquo; Camshaft Position Timing &ndash; Over &ndash; Retarded (Bank 1). This code involves your vehicle&rsquo;s camshaft timing, specifically your variable valve timing (VVT) also known as variable camshaft timing (VCT). The P0015 code will be triggered once the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/engine-control-module\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"powertrain control module\">powertrain control module<\/a> or PCM detects that your vehicle&rsquo;s camshaft timing is over-retarded.<\/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>Modern vehicles use a variable timing system to adjust the timing of your intake and\/or exhaust valves to increase your vehicle&rsquo;s performance and fuel efficiency. Once the PCM detects that the camshaft does not respond accordingly (camshaft timing is too slow or delayed), it will trigger the error code P001.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our technical discussion about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0012-code-intake-a-camshaft-position-timing-over-retarded-bank-1\/#An_In-Depth_Look_at_Camshaft_Angle_and_VVT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"camshaft angle and VVT\">camshaft angle and VVT<\/a> has more useful information that can help you come up with a fix for P0015 if you&rsquo;re planning to troubleshoot it yourself. Otherwise, continue reading for the most likely causes of code P0015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Note<\/strong>: The definition of code P0015 may be different depending on the vehicle manufacturer. Consult the appropriate repair manual or repair database for the exact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/search-obd2-codes-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"code definition\">code definition<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vehicles that are prone to code p0015 include various models of BMW (especially BMW X3), Toyota, Mercedes Benz, Mini, and Nissan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">P0015 on Some Toyota Vehicles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Code P0015 may appear on some Toyota vehicles. On a 2008 Toyota Sienna CE 3.5L V6, for example, trouble in the following areas can cause this DTC to appear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Valve timing<\/li><li>OCV for exhaust camshaft<\/li><li>OCV filter<\/li><li>Exhaust camshaft timing gear assembly<\/li><li>ECM<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Possible Causes of the P0015 Code? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Code P0015 may be triggered due to several reasons. Here are some of the possible triggers of the code:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>VVT solenoid (oil control valve) failure<\/li><li>Low engine oil levels<\/li><li>Worn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/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><li>Problem with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/symptoms-of-a-bad-timing-chain-tensioner-plus-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"timing chain tensioners\">timing chain tensioners<\/a> or guides<\/li><li>Circuit problems in your variable timing system<\/li><li>Faulty VVT actuator (phaser)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/engine-timing-chain-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"engine timing chain\" class=\"wp-image-16196\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/engine-timing-chain-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/engine-timing-chain-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/engine-timing-chain-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/engine-timing-chain-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/engine-timing-chain-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/engine-timing-chain.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The P0015 code may set if there are potential issues with the engine timing chain or belt.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Common Symptoms of the P0015 Code?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from an illuminated check engine light, this error code may cause several drivability problems. Here are some of the common ones to watch for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Stalling<\/li><li>Decreased fuel efficiency and engine performance<\/li><li>Poor idle<\/li><li>Hard Starting<\/li><li>Rattling noise from the engine<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Diagnose the P0015 Code<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diagnosing a P0015 code may prove challenging. Signs of hard starting, poor idling, and stalling are general symptoms that may also be due to other faults in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/car-engine-parts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"engine\">engine<\/a>. If you&rsquo;re not well-versed with auto repair, we recommend that you bring your vehicle to an auto repair shop for proper diagnosis. An experienced professional would know how to properly identify what is causing the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you&rsquo;re an automotive DIYer and you want to diagnose this code yourself, you may look at your manufacturer&rsquo;s repair information for diagnostic strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/mechanic-at-work-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"mechanic at work\" class=\"wp-image-16197\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/mechanic-at-work-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/mechanic-at-work-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/mechanic-at-work-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/mechanic-at-work-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/mechanic-at-work-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/mechanic-at-work.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption> If you&rsquo;re not familiar with auto repair, it is best to leave the job of fixing the P0015 code to a trusted professional.  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Fix the P0015 Code <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no universal fix for a P0015 code. Diagnostic and repair procedures may vary depending on your vehicle&rsquo;s year, make, and model. For example, repair steps for a P0015 in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/bmw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"BMW\">BMW<\/a>may differ from a P0015 in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/mercedes-benz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Mercedes\">Mercedes<\/a>. If you&rsquo;re not familiar with auto repair, it is best to leave the job to a trusted professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you have the automotive repair skills to fix the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/search-obd2-codes-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"code\">code<\/a> yourself,  online auto <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/why-you-should-always-consult-a-repair-manual\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"repair sources and guides\">repair sources and guides<\/a>are available to help you identify the repair steps that are compatible with your vehicle. We also recommend getting an ALLDATA single-vehicle subscription to help you with your repairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Get Engine Parts for Your Vehicle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To fix a P0015 code, you might have to replace engine parts like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/camshaft-position-sensor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"camshaft position sensor\">camshaft position sensor<\/a>, oil control shaft, or timing chain. A mechanic can help you pinpoint the faulty part, and you can shop for a replacement at <a href=\"http:\/\/carparts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a> to get the best value for your money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We source our engine replacement parts from top aftermarket brands in the industry to ensure they&rsquo;re tried and tested during manufacturing. What&rsquo;s more is that they&rsquo;re all on hand, ready to ship, and available at competitive prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To start shopping, simply input your ride&rsquo;s exact details into our vehicle selector to narrow down your search to compatible engine parts. Then, use the search filters to further customize the results based on your needs. Our catalog&rsquo;s fitment information has all the details you need to find the perfect replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why put up with the issues caused by the P0015 code? 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