Code p0012 where is it located

Timing is set to far retarded.

Hi Craig, hope your doing well today. The code you have P0012 means: Camshaft Timing Over-Retarded. It could be the Camshaft Position Actuator on Bank 1 or Computer and even Wiring Related. Without checking it out there is no way of knowing which is the problem. Unless you have a lot of money and just want to try the actuator, I suggest you have it checked out. Hope this helps and have an awesome day Craig!

did you say p0012?

P0012 - Generic

Type
Powertrain - Fuel and Air Metering - ISO/SAE Controlled


Description
"A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Location
Bank 1





Notes


The "A" camshaft shall be either the "intake," "left," or
"front" camshaft. Left/Right and Front/Rear are determined as if viewed
from the driver\'s seating position. Bank 1 contains cylinder number one,
Bank 2 is the opposite bank.
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Intake Camshaft Position Timing Overretarded (Bank 1).
There is a technical service bulletin for that code and it requires replacing the VVT-i gear assembly with an updated part. take it to professional repairer will be better.
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Launch X431

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.

P0012 - "A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-******** (Bank 1)
OBD-II DTC Trouble Code Description

"A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-******** (Bank 1)
What does that mean?

A code P0012 refers to the VVT (variable valve timing) or VCT (variable camshaft timing) components and the car's PCM (powertrain control module, also called an ECM). That consists of a few different components but the P0012 DTC specifically refers to the camshaft (cam) timing. In this case, if the cam timing is over-********, the engine light will be illluminated and the code will be set. The "A" camshaft is either the intake, left, or front camshaft.
Potential Symptoms

Most likely a P0012 DTC will result in one of the following:

hard starting
poor idle and/or
stalling

There are potentially other symptoms as well. Of course, when trouble codes are set, the MIL (malfunction indicator lamp, a.k.a. the check engine light) illuminates.
Causes

A P0012 DTC trouble code may be caused by one or more of the following:

Incorrect camshaft timing
Wiring problems (harness/wiring) in intake timing control valve control solenoid system
Continuous oil flow to VCT piston chamber
Failed timing valve control solenoid (stuck open)

Possible Solutions

The main thing to check is to verify the operation of the VCT solenoid. You're looking for a sticking or stuck VCt solenoid valve caused by contamination. Refer to vehicle specific repair manual to perform component tests for the VCT unit. Notes: Dealer techs have advanced tools and the ability to follow detailed troubleshooting steps, including the ability to test components using a scan tool.

P0015 "B" Camshaft Position -Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1) - See Trouble Code P0012
P0012 "A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)

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P0012 A Camshaft Position - Timing Over - Retarded (Bank 1 A P0012 DTC trouble code may be caused by one or more of the following:

• Incorrect camshaft timing
• Wiring problems (harness/wiring) in intake timing control valve control solenoid system
• Continuous oil flow to VCT piston chamber
• Failed timing valve control solenoid (stuck open)

Check engine light on with