What is the timing for the camshaft? - 1996 Ford Contour

It depends on the code , is it a circuit high or circuit low code this could be a shorted wire or grounded or an internal sensor problem .

P001A "A" Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/Open

P001B "A" Camshaft Profile Control Circuit Low

P001C "A" Camshaft Profile Control Circuit High

P001D "A" Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/Open

P001E "A" Camshaft Profile Control Circuit Low

P001F "A" Camshaft Profile Control Circuit High

P0020 "A" Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 2)

P0021 "A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 2)

P0022 "A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 2)

P0023 "B" Camshaft Position - Actuator Circuit (Bank 2)

P0024 "B" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 2)

P0025 "B" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 2)

Error Code: P0012

Fault Location:

Camshaft Position (CMP), Intake/Left/Front, Bank 1 - Timing Over-Retarded


Possible Cause:

Valve timing.

Mechanical fault.

Camshaft position (CMP) actuator.

Intake Camshaft Adjuster tight/stuck.

Intake Camshaft Adjuster faulty.

Possible Solutions:

Check Intake Camshaft Adjuster.


Check valve timing.

Check the timing gears.

In this case the solenoid needs to be replaced.The error code in this case is P1533.This code is many a times noticed on Mercedes Benz.
Click this link to go through the replacement procedure of adjustable solenoid:-----http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/how-to-replace-adjustable-camshaft.html
-----------Also i recommend you to go through this additional help links for more help:-----Crankshaft and camshafts timing marks?http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/crankshaft-and-camshafts-timing-marks.html
dual over cam timing mark details?http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/saturn-vue-30-dual-over-cam-timing-mark.htmlHow to Inspect Camshaft?http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/how-to-inspect-camshaft.html
camshaft Timing specifications?http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/ford-mondeo-st220-camshaft-timing.html
Camshaft, Bearings & Lifters Replacing ?http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/12/camshaft-bearings-lifters-replacing-on.htmlCrankshaft Damper Replacement?http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/crankshaft-damper-replacement-on-honda.htmlCamshaft Position (CMP) Sensor replacing?http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/gmc-camshaft-position-cmp-sensor.html
Crankshaft Front Seal?http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/crankshaft-front-seal.html
How test cam shaft? Testing Car Camshaft?http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/how-test-cam-shafttesting-car-camshaft.html
Problem with cam synchronizer?http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/01/problem-with-cam-synchronizer-on-1996.html
How to service Cam Shaft? Camshaft servicing?http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/how-to-service-cam-shaft-camshaft.html
How to replace Camshaft? Replacing Vehicles CamShaft Assembly?http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/how-to-replace-camshaft-replacing.html--------This will help.Thanks.

For camshaft timing spec,click the link below :----Ford Mondeo ST220 camshaft Timing specifications? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/ford-mondeo-st220-camshaft-timing.html
-------This will help.
Also check this related help links:---

How test cam shaft? Testing Car Camshaft? http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/how-test-cam-shafttesting-car-camshaft.html
----------How to Inspect Camshaft? http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/how-to-inspect-camshaft.html
------------Crankshaft and camshafts timing marks? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/crankshaft-and-camshafts-timing-marks.html
----------Camshaft, Bearings & Lifters Replacing ? http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/12/camshaft-bearings-lifters-replacing-on.html
---------Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor replacing? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/gmc-camshaft-position-cmp-sensor.html
------------How to replace Camshaft? Replacing Vehicles Cam Shaft Assembly? http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/how-to-replace-camshaft-replacing.html
---------This will help too.Thanks.

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Installation

1. CAUTION: The camshaft must be held stationary at the hexagons with locking pliers. Do not use the alignment tool to hold the camshaft in position or damage to the camshaft may occur.
   NOTE: To loosen the camshaft pulleys, hold the camshafts by the hexagon.
   Loosen the camshaft pulleys.
   1. Remove the blanking plug from the exhaust camshaft pulley.
   1. Loosen the exhaust camshaft pulley bolt.
   1. Loosen the intake camshaft pulley bolt.

1. NOTE: Rotate the camshafts clockwise as necessary.
   Install the camshaft alignment timing tool on the back of the camshafts.

1. NOTE: Cylinder No. 1 is at top dead center (TDC) when the keyway is in the 12 o'clock position.
   Confirm the crankshaft position is at TDC (No. 1 cylinder) by rotating it clockwise against the alignment peg.

1. CAUTION: Do not rotate the crankshaft; as necessary check that it is still resting against the timing pin.
   NOTE: The lug of the belt tensioner should not be hooked in the sheet metal cover during timing belt installation.
   Position a new timing belt in place.
   • Starting from the crankshaft timing belt pulley and working counterclockwise, position the timing belt in place while keeping it under tension.

1. NOTE: Incorrect timing belt tension will cause incorrect valve timing.
   Pre-tension the timing belt.
   1. Rotate the tensioner locating tab counterclockwise and insert the locating tab into the slot in the rear timing cover.
   1. Position the hex key slot in the tensioner adjusting washer to the 4 o'clock position.
   1. Tighten the attaching bolt enough to seat the tensioner firmly against the rear timing cover, but still allow the tensioner adjusting washer to be rotated using a 6 mm hex key.

1. CAUTION: Tension the timing belt, working counterclockwise.
   Using the hex key, rotate the adjusting washer counterclockwise until the notch in the pointer is centered over the index line on the locating tab (the pointer will move clockwise during adjustment).

1. While holding the adjusting washer in position, tighten the bolt.

1. CAUTION: The camshaft must be held stationary at the hexagons with locking pliers. Do not use the alignment tool to hold the camshaft in position or damage to the camshaft may occur.
   Tighten the bolt on the intake camshaft sprocket.

1. CAUTION: The camshaft must be held stationary at the hexagons with locking pliers. Do not use the alignment tool to hold the camshaft in position or damage to the camshaft may occur.
   Tighten the bolt on the exhaust camshaft sprocket in three stages.
   • Stage 1: Tighten the bolt to 50 Nm (36 lb-ft).
   • Stage 2: Remove the TDC peg and the camshaft alignment timing tool.
   • Stage 3: Tighten the bolt to 115-125 Nm (85-92 lb-ft).

1. NOTE: Install a new oil plug seal.
   Screw in the new oil plug on the variable camshaft timing assembly.

1. NOTE: Turn the engine two turns in the normal direction of rotation by the crankshaft.
   Check the valve timing by inserting the special tools and correct the alignment as necessary.
   • Screw in special tool 303-574 and make sure that the crankshaft is resting against the special tool.
   • Insert special tool 303-465 into the camshafts. If necessary loosen the timing pulleys and correct the camshaft alignment.
   • Remove the special tools.

To Install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   • Timing chain drive sprocket to crankshaft
     1. Rotate the crank so the mark on the sprocket is at the 5 o'clock position
2. Assemble chain to the intake camshaft sprocket alignment copper link to the "INT" diamond timing mark on the camshaft sprocket
   
   NOTE: When lowering the timing chain rotate the assembly 90° to allow the chain to fall between the cylinder block bosses then rotate the assembly back so the camshaft sprocket is facing forward.
   
   
   
3. Lower the assembly through the chain housing opening on top of the cylinder head. Use care to ensure that the chain goes around both sides of the cylinder block bosses NOTE: The crankshaft sprocket timing mark will be at approximately the 5 o'clock position.
   
4. Route chain around crankshaft sprocket and align silver link to the timing mark
   
   NOTE: The camshaft sprocket bolts are not reusable; they are torque-to-yield and must be discarded to prevent premature failure.
   
5. Install or connect the following:
   • Intake camshaft sprocket loosely onto the intake camshaft then install the new camshaft sprocket bolt finger tight NOTE: It is not necessary to align the sprocket-to-camshaft offset notch at this time.
     
   • Adjustable timing chain guide through the opening on top of the cylinder head then install the chain guide bolt; torque to 89 lb-in. (10 Nm)
     
     
     
     
   • Exhaust camshaft sprocket loosely onto the exhaust camshaft with the timing mark on the sprocket aligned with the silver link then install a new camshaft sprocket bolt finger tight
   NOTE: It is not necessary to align the sprocket-to-camshaft offset notch at this time.
   NOTE: The camshaft sprocket bolts are not reusable; they are torque-to-yield and must be discarded to prevent premature failure.
   
6. Align the camshaft sprocket-to-camshaft then tighten the camshaft bolt using the following procedure:
   
   NOTE: Do not rotate either camshaft more than 1/2 turn in either direction with the crankshaft at Top Dead Center (TDC). To do so may cause valve to piston contact resulting in a damaged valve and/or a damaged piston.
   
   • Ensure that the sprocket timing mark is at the 5 o'clock position
   • Rotate the intake camshaft using a 24mm wrench on the flats of the camshaft until the sprocket-to-camshaft alignment notch seats
   • When the sprocket seats on the camshaft tighten the sprocket bolt finger tight
   • Rotate exhaust camshaft using a 24mm wrench on the flats of the camshaft until the sprocket-to-camshaft alignment notch seats
   • When the sprocket seats on the camshaft tighten the sprocket bolt finger tight
7. Verify that all colored links are aligned with the appropriate marks on the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets NOTE: If they are not repeat steps 1C through 4.
   
8. Install the fixed timing chain guide and bolts; torque to 89 lb-in. (10 Nm)
9. Install the fixed timing chain guide bolt access hole plug; torque to 30 lb-ft. (40 Nm)
10. Install upper timing chain guide and bolts; torque to 89 lb-in. (10 Nm) NOTE: Use a 24mm wrench to support the camshaft while applying torque to the camshaft sprocket bolt. Do not torque the camshaft bolts against the timing chain as it may damage the timing chain.
    
11. Torque the intake and exhaust camshaft sprocket bolts; torque as follows:
    • First Pass: 63 lb-ft. (85 Nm)
    • Second Pass: Turn an additional 30° using a torque angle gauge
12. Install the sealing ring and tensioner assembly; torque to 55 lb-ft. (75 Nm)
13. Install or connect the following:
    • Timing chain oil nozzle and bolt; torque to 89 lb-in. (10 Nm)
    • Camshaft cover assembly
    • Engine front cover
    • Negative battery cable; torque to 13 lb-ft. (17 Nm)

P0010....'A' Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)

P0011....'A' Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)

P0012....'A' Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)

P0013....'B' Camshaft Position - Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)

P0014....'B' Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)

P0015....'B' Camshaft Position -Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)

P0020....'A' Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 2)

P0021....'A' Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 2)

P0022....'A' Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 2)

P0023....'B' Camshaft Position - Actuator Circuit (Bank 2)

P0024....'B' Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 2)

P0025....'B' Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 2)

I think your sensors are pattern parts and the readings /resistances are not the same as the original parts ,try some bosch units is my first suggestion ,

Timing Belt and Sprockets REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Fig. 1: If you plan on reusing the timing belt, make sure you note the direction of the rotation before removal Fig. 2: If the special tool is unavailable, a suitable length and width straight edge can be used to align the camshafts Fig. 3: Camshaft alignment using the special service tool Fig. 4: Insert the crankshaft damper bolt to turn the crankshaft and . . . Fig. 5: . . . align the camshafts and the . . . Fig. 6: . . . crankshaft before removing the old belt Fig. 7: Loosen the timing belt tensioner pulley bolt, slide the tensioner back and . . . Fig. 8: . . . tighten the bolt to the farthest right hand side as possible to hold the release the tensioner pulley so that the belt can be removed Fig. 9: . . . remove the belt starting from around the camshaft pulleys Fig. 10: Installation of the tensioner spring and retaining bolt For information on timing belt recommended replacement interval, refer to Section 1. CAUTION
The 2.0L engine is an interference motor. Extending the replacement interval could lead to the belt breaking and severe and costly engine damage. Care must be taken if rotating the crankshaft or camshafts with the belt off, if resistance is felt, do not force them to turn.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the timing belt covers as outlined in this Section.
3. Remove the valve cover.
4. Place Camshaft Alignment Timing Tool T94P-6256-CH or equivalent, into the slots of both camshafts at the rear of the cylinder head to lock the camshafts into position. NOTE: If the special tool is unavailable, a suitable length and width straight edge can be used to align the camshafts.
   
5. Loosen the camshaft timing belt tensioner pulley retaining bolt and move the tensioner pulley to relieve the tension on the timing belt.
6. Temporarily tighten the tensioner in this position. NOTE: If the timing belt is to be reused, mark the belt for the direction of rotation before removing to prevent premature wear or failure.
   
7. Remove the timing belt.
8. If required, remove the sprockets as follows:
   1. Hold the camshaft with an appropriate camshaft sprocket holding tool.
   2. Loosen and remove the camshaft sprocket retaining bolt.
   3. Remove the sprocket from the camshaft.
   4. Repeat the procedure for the 2nd camshaft sprocket.
   5. Remove the crankshaft sprocket.
9. Slide the crankshaft sprocket onto the crankshaft aligning the key-way.
10. Align the camshafts using the Camshaft Alignment Timing Tool T94P-6256-CH. NOTE: If the special tool is unavailable, a suitable length and width straight edge can be used to align the camshafts.
    
11. Reinstall the sprockets onto the camshafts and loosely install the camshaft retaining bolts.
12. Tighten the camshaft sprocket retaining bolts to 47–53 ft. lbs. (64–72 Nm) .
13. Loosely install the crankshaft pulley to verify that the engine is at TDC. Realign the marks if they have moved.
14. Verify that the camshafts are aligned. NOTE: It is recommended to purchase a tensioner spring and retaining bolt through the dealer parts to apply the proper tension for used or new belt installations. The spring is bolted to the tensioner assembly and becomes a part of the engine. Ignore this notice if the tensioner spring is already installed.
    
15. Reinstall the retaining bolt (W700001-S309) into the hole provided in the cylinder block and place the tensioner spring (6L277) between the bolt and the camshaft timing belt tensioner pulley.
16. Tighten the retainer bolt to 71–97 inch lbs. (8–11 Nm) .
17. Remove the crankshaft pulley and install the timing belt onto the crankshaft sprocket, then onto the camshaft sprockets working in a counterclockwise direction.
18. Tighten the camshaft sprocket retaining bolts to 47–53 ft. lbs. (64–72 Nm) .
19. Be sure that the span of the camshaft timing belt between the crankshaft sprocket and the exhaust camshaft sprocket is not loose.
20. Be sure that the camshaft timing belt is securely aligned on all sprockets.
21. Reinstall the lower timing belt cover and tighten the retaining bolts to 53–71 inch lbs. (6–8 Nm) .
22. Apply silicone sealer to the key-way of the crankshaft pulley and install. Tighten the retaining bolt to 81–89 ft. lbs. (110–120 Nm) .
23. Inspect the timing mark on the crankshaft pulley to verify that the engine is still at TDC.
24. Loosen the camshaft timing belt tensioner pulley retaining bolt and allow the tensioner spring attached to the pulley to draw the tensioner pulley against the camshaft timing belt.
25. Remove the camshaft alignment timing tool from the camshafts at the rear of the engine.
26. Turn the crankshaft two revolutions in a clockwise direction.
27. Tighten the camshaft timing belt tensioner pulley retaining bolt to 26–30 ft. lbs. (35–40 Nm) .
28. Recheck that the crankshaft timing mark is at TDC for the No. 1 piston, and that both camshafts are in alignment using the camshaft alignment timing tool. NOTE: A slight adjustment of the camshafts to allow the insertion of the camshaft alignment timing tool is permissible as long as the crankshaft stays at the TDC location.
    
29. An appropriate camshaft sprocket holding tool can be used to move the camshaft sprocket (s) if a slight adjustment is required.
30. If a camshaft is not properly aligned, perform the following procedure:
    1. Loosen the retaining bolt securing the sprocket to the camshaft while holding the camshaft sprocket from turning with the sprocket holding tool.
    2. Turn the camshaft until the camshaft alignment timing tool can be installed.
    3. Verify that the crankshaft timing mark is at TDC for the No. 1 cylinder.
    4. While holding the camshaft sprocket with the camshaft sprocket holding tool, tighten the retaining bolt to 47–53 ft. lbs. (64–72 Nm) .
    5. Remove the tool and rotate the crankshaft two revolutions (clockwise) .
    6. Verify that the camshafts are aligned and that the crankshaft is at TDC for the No. 1 cylinder.
31. Install the valve cover.
32. Install the timing belt covers.
33. Connect the negative battery cable.

Camshaft Position Sensors are located on the cylinder head according to the following: Camshaft, Bearings & Lifters Removal & Installation To Remove:

1. Remove the engine from the vehicle.
2. Remove the front suspension member, transaxle and transfer case (if equipped) from the engine.
3. Mount the engine in a suitable engine stand.
4. Remove the timing chains and rear timing chain case.
5. Remove the camshaft position sensors from the cylinder heads.
6. Remove the intake valve timing control solenoid valves. NOTE: Mark the camshafts, camshaft brackets, and bolts so they are placed in the original locations during installation.
   
7. Loosen the camshaft bracket bolts in several steps using the order shown.
8. Remove the intake and exhaust camshaft brackets and the camshafts. Camshaft bracket bolt removal sequence
   
   
9. Remove the valve lifters and the secondary timing chain tensioner with stopper pin attached if necessary.

NOTE: Stopper pin was installed when the secondary timing chain was removed.
To Install:
NOTE: Clean sealant from front camshaft bracket, bolts and bolt holes.

1. Turn the crankshaft until No.1 piston is at TDC on the compression stroke. The crankshaft key should line up with the right bank center line as shown. Crankshaft keyway position
   
   
2. If removed, install the secondary timing chain tensioners and valve lifters in their original positions. NOTE: The intake camshaft has a drill mark on the edge of the sprocket mounting flange.
   
3. Position the camshafts on the cylinder heads with the dowel pins as shown. Camshaft dowel pin positions
   
   
4. Apply silicone sealant to the front (No. 1) camshaft bracket as shown. Apply silicone sealant to the front (No. 1) camshaft bracket
   
   Camshaft bracket bolt installation sequence
   
   
5. Install and tighten the camshaft brackets using the following steps in the sequence shown;
   • Step 1 (bolts 7 - 10) : 1 ft-lb (2 Nm)
   • Step 2 (bolts 1 - 6) : 1 ft-lb (2 Nm)
   • Step 3 (bolts 1 - 10): 4 ft-lbs (5.9 Nm)
   • Step 4 (bolts 1 - 6) : 8 ft-lbs (10.4 Nm)
   • Step 4 (bolts 7 - 10) : 7 ft-lbs (9.3 Nm)
6. Wipe off excess sealant from bracket No. 1.
7. Measure the difference between the front surfaces of camshaft bracket No. 1 and the cylinder head. The specification is -0.0055 to 0.0055 in (-0.14 to 0.14 mm). Replace the camshaft and camshaft bracket if out of specification. Measure the difference between the front surfaces of camshaft bracket No. 1 and the cylinder head
   
   
8. Install the IVT control solenoid valves with new gaskets.
9. If removed, install the camshaft position sensor.
10. Install the rear timing chain case and timing chains.
11. Install the engine in the vehicle.

NOTE: Make sure the correct (second) notch in the pulley is indexed to the lower cylinder block (6010).
Position the crankshaft (6303) just prior to top dead center. Install the Camshaft Alignment Timing Tool on the back of the camshafts.

1. NOTE: Make sure the correct (second) notch in the pulley is indexed to the lower cylinder block (6010).
   Position the crankshaft (6303) just prior to top dead center.

2.Remove the bolt and install the top dead center timing peg
3 Rotate the crankshaft clockwise against the peg.
NOTE: Installation of the alignment tool into the exhaust camshaft (6250) may require the camshaft to be rotated clockwise.
Install the Camshaft Alignment Timing Tool on the back of the camshafts.

1. Install the intake timing sprocket and loosely install the bolt.

1. Rotate the oil control bushing one full turn and inspect for binding. Position the bushing with the single hole in the 12 o'clock position.

1. Install a new exhaust sprocket O-ring into the exhaust sprocket.
1. Install the exhaust camshaft sprocket. Make sure that the tab on the sprocket engages the hole previously positioned at 12 o'clock in the oil control solenoid bushing.
   • Loosely install the bolt.
   

1. Loosely install the timing chain tensioner.
1. Install the timing belt.
Engage the timing belt tensioner tab into the upper timing cover backplate.
Using a 6 mm Allen wrench, adjust the timing belt tensioner until the index marks are aligned. Tighten the bolt

1. CAUTION: The camshaft must be held stationary with an open-end wrench. Do not use the alignment tool to hold the camshaft in position or damage to the camshaft may occur.
   Tighten the bolt on the intake camshaft sprocket.

1. CAUTION: The camshaft must be held stationary with an open-end wrench. Do not use the alignment tool to hold the camshaft in position or damage to the camshaft may occur.
   Tighten the bolt on the exhaust camshaft sprocket in three steps.
   • Tighten the bolt to 50 Nm (36 lb-ft).
   • Remove the TDC peg and Camshaft Alignment Timing Tool.
   • Tighten the bolt to 115-125 Nm (85-92 lb-ft).
   

Install the VCT oil plug.

1. NOTE: Make sure the correct (second) notch in the pulley is indexed to the lower cylinder block.
   Position the crankshaft just prior to top dead center.
Remove the bolt and install the TDC peg. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise against the peg. NOTE: Installation of the alignment tool into the exhaust camshaft may require the camshaft to be rotated clockwise. If the alignment tool does not align and install in the camshafts, repeat Steps 1 through 17.
Install the Camshaft Alignment Timing Tool on the back of the camshafts.
1. Remove the alignment tool and TDC timing peg.
1. Install the bolt.