Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC's P1381/P0011/P1383/P0012
Article No.03-6-7
03/31/03
DRIVEABILITY - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
(MIL) ILLUMINATED - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLES
CODES (DTCS) P1381/P0011 AND/OR P1383/P0012 -
ROUGH IDLE, REDUCED POWER CONDITION,
AND/OR STALL AT IDLE - FOCUS SVT MODEL ONLY
FORD:
2002-2003 FOCUS
ISSUE
Some SVT Focus vehicles may exhibit the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Diagnostic Troubles codes (DTCs) P1381/P0011 Variable Cam Timing over-advanced (Bank 1) and/or P1383/P0012 Variable Cam Timing over-retarded (Bank 1) stored in memory. The vehicle may also exhibit a rough idle, reduced power condition, and/or stall at idle. This may be caused by:
^ Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) control system stuck
^ Intake camshaft CMP trigger wheel mispositioned
or loose
^ Engine Cam timing incorrect
^ Electrical conditions
ACTION
Refer to the following Service Procedure to verify the Cam Timing, Intake Camshaft CMP Trigger wheel position, and VCT solenoid operation, then service as necessary.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Verify camshaft timing.
a. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise so that the second timing mark in rotation on the crankshaft damper is aligned with the raised mark on the oil pan (Figure 1).
b. Locate timing peg installation hole, remove plug, and install TDC timing peg t6ol T97P-6000-A (Global Number 303-574) (Figure 2) with timing peg installed verify the crankshaft will not rotate in a clockwise direction.
c. Remove Engine Camshaft Cover and Timing Cover, per Workshop Manual Section 303-O1C - Timing Belt, perform only the steps of the procedure that are necessary to remove the camshaft cover and timing cover.
NOTE
IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE TIMING COVER IT IS NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE WATER PUMP PULLEY AND ACCESSORY DRIVE IDLER PULLEY AFTER REMOVING THE CRANKSHAFT DAMPENER.
d. Attempt to install the Camshaft Alignment Timing Tool T94P-6256-CH (Global Number 303-465), into the slots in the rear of the camshafts.
(1) If the alignment tool does insert into the slots, Engine Base Timing is correct. Proceed to Step 2.
(2) If the alignment tool does not insert into the slots, the Base Engine Timing may be incorrect, proceed to Step 1e.
e. Remove the crankshaft timing peg.
f. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise one revolution.
g. Reinstall the timing peg, verify that the engine will not rotate in a clockwise direction.
h. Attempt to install the Camshaft Alignment tool. If the Camshaft Alignment tool will now insert, engine timing is correct proceed to Step 2.
i. If the alignment tool will not insert, then base engine timing is off. Reset camshaft timing per Workshop Manual section 303-01C - Timing belt, perform only the steps of the procedure that are necessary to reset the camshaft timing - Continue to Step 3.
NOTE
TO AVOID VALVE DAMAGE ROTATE THE CRANKSHAFT COUNTERCLOCKWISE 1/3 OF A TURN, TO LOCATE ALL CYLINDERS OFF OF TDC, BEFORE LOOSENING THE CAMSHAFT PULLEY RETAINING BOLTS, OR USE AN OPEN ENDED WRENCH TO PREVENT THE CAMSHAFT FROM ROTATING AFTER THE BOLTS ARE LOOSENED.
2. Inspect the intake camshaft position sensor trigger wheel alignment. With camshaft alignment tool, and crank timing peg installed, there should be 15-16 mm between the top edge of the CMP sensor and the CMP trigger wheel tooth (Figures 3 and 4).
a. If trigger wheel alignment does not appear to be correct, replace the intake camshaft. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 303-01C - Camshafts.
b. If trigger wheel alignment does appear correct, verify VCT Solenoid Wiring and connections. If OK, replace the VCT Solenoid assembly, torque the VCT Solenoid retainer bolt to 88 Lb-in. (10 N.m).
3. Reassemble. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 303-01C - Timing Belt, perform only the steps of this procedure that are necessary to reassemble the engine.
NOTE
WHEN TORQUING THE INTAKE AND EXHAUST CAMSHAFT PULLEYS IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO USE LOCKING PLIERS TO INSURE THE CAMS DO NOT MOVE. ALSO REMOVE THE CAMSHAFT ALIGNMENT BAR DURING THIS PROCEDURE TO PREVENT CAMSHAFT BREAKAGE.
NOTE
REINSTALL THE WATER PUMP PULLEY, TORQUE BOLTS TO 18 Lb-ft (25 N.m) AND ACCESSORY DRIVE IDLER PULLEY, TORQUE BOLT TO 29 Lb-ft (40 N.m) AFTER REINSTALLING THE TIMING COVER AND BEFORE THE CRANKSHAFT DAMPENER.
4. Start the engine and monitor VCTADVERR PID using WDS, or CAMERR PID using NGS Tester, the PID should equal 0 +/- degree at idle.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage and Emissions Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
030607A Check And Adjust Engine 1.5 Hrs.
Timing (Includes Time To
Monitor PIDS After Repair)
030607B Check Engine Timing. If 3.0 Hrs.
Correct Inspect Camshaft
Trigger Wheel Alignment
And Clearance. If Incorrect
Replace Intake Camshaft
(Includes Time To Monitor
PIDS After Repair)
030607C Check Engine Timing If 1.5 Hrs.
Correct Inspect Camshaft
Trigger Wheel Alignment
And Clearance If Correct
Verify VCT Solenoid Wiring
And Repair As Necessary
(Includes Time To Monitor
PIDS After Repair)
030607D Check Engine Timing If 1.3 Hrs.
Correct Inspect Camshaft
Trigger Wheel Alignment
And Clearance If Correct
Verify VCT Solenoid Wiring
And Replace VCT
Solenoid (Includes Time
To Monitor PIDS After
Repair)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
6250 12
OASIS CODES: 607000, 607400, 608000, 608400, 611000, 611500, 698298
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