2011 Kia Sorento EX

2011 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Engine Control System Diagnosis - 3.5L - Sorento

DTC P0018: CRANKSHAFT POSITION-CAMSHAFT POSITION

CORRELATION (BANK 2 SENSOR A)
GENERAL INFORMATION

Component Location

Fig. 43: Identifying Crank Angle Position Sensor And Camshaft Position Sensor Location
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General Description

The CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing) system is installed to the chain sprocket of the camshaft.
This system controls the camshaft to provide the optimal valve timing for every driving condition. The PCM
controls the Oil Control Valve (OCV), based on the signals output from mass air flow, throttle position and
engine coolant temperature. The CVVT controller regulates the camshaft angle using oil pressure through the
OCV. As result, the relative position between the camshaft and the crankshaft becomes optimal, and the engine
torque improves, fuel economy improves, exhaust emissions decrease under over all driving conditions.

DTC Description

PCM monitors timing misalignment while no active faults is present and fully warmed up engine oil at idle. If
the timing is misaligned PCM determines that a fault exists and a DTC is stored.

DTC Detecting Condition

DTC DETECTING CONDITION CHART

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause

DTC Strategy l Determines if CAM target is aligned correctly to

crank
l No active faults
Enable Conditions
l Fully warmed up at idle

Case l 1 tooth misalignment at 80 °C (176 °F) < Oil l loosened CKPS

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1 Temperature < 90 °C (194°F) l Timing

Threshold
value Case l 2 teeth misalignment at Lower than 80 °C (176 °F) or Misalignment
2 Higher than 90 °C (194°F)
Diagnosis Time l Continuous (Within 1 min.)
MIL On Condition l 2 Drive Cycles

Specification

TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATION CHART

Engine Oil Temperature Misalignment
80 °C (176 °F) < Engine Oil Temperature < 90 °C (194°F) 1 tooth
Less than 80 °C (176 °F) or Higher than 90 °C (194°F) 2 teeth

Diagnostic Circuit Diagram

Fig. 44: Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Diagram

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Signal Waveform & Data

Fig. 45: Scantool Display - Normal Waveform Of CKPS & CMPS At Idle
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This example shows a typical Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKPS) and Camshaft Position Sensor (CMPS)
waveform at idle. If the 17th signal of the CKPS after missing tooth is aligned with the high signal of the CMPS
at idle, PCM recognizes that Synchronization between CKPS and CMPS is completed.

SCANTOOL DIAGNOSTICS

Monitor Scantool Data

1. Connect GDS to Data Link Connector (DLC).

2. IG "ON".
3. Select "DTC" button, and then Press "DTC Status" to check DTC's information from the DTCs menu.
4. Read "DTC Status" parameter.

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Fig. 46: Scantool Display - DTC Status Parameter

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5. Is parameter displayed "Present fault"?

YES

l Go to "SYSTEM INSPECTION" procedure.

NO

l Fault is intermittent caused by PCM memory was not cleared after repair. Erase DTC and drive the
vehicle to satisfy the enable condition then, go to "SYSTEM INSPECTION" procedure.

INSPECTION/REPAIR

System Inspection

l Visual Inspection
1. Check oil level is O.K.
2. Check Oil and OCV is contaminated.
3. Has a problem been found?

YES

l Repair or replace as necessary and then, go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR"

procedure.

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NO

lGo to "2 Visually check CKPS and target wheel" as follow

l Visually check CKPS and target wheel
1. IG "OFF".
2. Visually check CKPS is loosened or target wheel is deformed or damaged.
3. Is the above items normal?

YES

l Go to "3 Check CAM PHASER with actuation test" as follows

NO

Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR"

l
procedure.
l Check CAM PHASER with actuation test
1. Connect scantool and IG "ON"
2. Select "CAM PHASER INTAKE BANK 2" on the Actuation Test
3. Select "OIL CONTROL VALVE" on the Actuation Test
4. Activates "CAM PHASER INTAKE BANK 2" by pressing "START" button
5. Activates "OIL CONTROL VALVE" by pressing "START" button
6. Repeat this procedure 4 or 5 times to ensure CAM PHASER and valve control solenoid reliability

Fig. 47: Scantool Display - Oil Control Valve On Actuation Test

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Fig. 48: Scantool Display - CAM Phaser Intake Bank 2 On Actuation Test
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7. Has a problem been found?

YES

l Substitute with a known - good CVVT or OCV and check for proper operation. If the
problem is corrected, replace CVVT or OCV and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE
REPAIR" procedure.

NO

l Go to "COMPONENT INSPECTION" procedure.

Component Inspection

l CMPS, CKPS Inspection

1. IG "OFF" and connect scantool.
2. ENG "ON" and Measure signal waveform at signal terminal of CMPS.
3. Measure signal waveform at signal terminal of CKPS.

Specification : 17th signal of the CKPS after missing tooth is aligned with the high signal of the
CMPS at idle, PCM recognizes that Synchronization between CKPS and CMPS is completed.

* Refer to SIGNAL WAVEFORM & DATA

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Fig. 49: Measuring Signal Waveform At Signal Terminal Of CKPS

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4. Is the measured signal waveform O.K?

YES

l Fault is intermittent. Drive the vehicle to meet the enable condition for the DTC. and go to
"VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure.

NO

Go to "2 Timing Mark Inspection" procedure as follow.

l

l Timing Mark Inspection

1. IG "OFF" and check the timing mark is correctly aligned.

Reference :

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Fig. 50: Checking Timing Mark

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2. Is the timing mark correctly aligned?

YES

l Fault is intermittent. Drive the vehicle to meet the enable condition for the DTC. and go to
"VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure.

NO

l Repair or replace as necessary and then, go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR"

procedure.

VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR

After a repair, it is essential to verify that the fault has been corrected.

1. Connect scantool and select "DTC" button.

2. Press "DTC Status" button and confirm that "DTC Readiness Flag" indicates "Completed". If not, drive
the vehicle within conditions noted in the freeze frame data or enable conditions.
3. Read "DTC Status" parameter.

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4. Is parameter displayed "History (Not Present) fault"?

YES

l System performing to specification at this time. Clear the DTC.

NO

l Go to the applicable troubleshooting procedure.

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