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P0013 Exhaust camshaft position actuator circuit (Bank 1)

Code familyFuel and air measuring fault

Drive gentlyYou can drive it, but take it easy and get it looked at soon – waiting usually makes the repair bigger.

Check this first

Look for split intake hoses, a dirty air filter and loose sensor plugs first.

What usually fixes it

In the order a good shop checks them. Typical total: $114–$925 at $130 an hour.

  1. Sensor plug or wiring

    $114–$282

    A loose or corroded connector is the cheapest possible cause.

  2. Air or fuel sensor

    $144–$482

    Air flow, pressure, temperature and oxygen sensors all live in this group.

  3. Vacuum or fuel supply fault

    $228–$925

    A leak or weak fuel delivery shows up as a measuring fault.

This is the advice for this family of codes – Drive DTC doesn't have advice written for P0013 on its own yet.

Code titles are the generic SAE definitions. Prices are typical US parts and labor for a common car or light truck – a guide for judging a quote, not a quote. Always confirm a repair against the vehicle in front of you.

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P0010Intake camshaft position actuator circuit (Bank 1) P0011Intake camshaft timing over-advanced or system performance (Bank 1) P0012Intake camshaft timing over-retarded (Bank 1) P0014Exhaust camshaft timing over-advanced or system performance (Bank 1) P0015Exhaust camshaft timing over-retarded (Bank 1) P0016Crankshaft/camshaft position correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A)