P0016 on JEEP WRANGLER
What P0016 Means on Your JEEP WRANGLER
Real JEEP WRANGLER Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"The vehicle is a 2006 jeep wrangler rubicon w/~44,000 miles. the check engine light illuminated during a trip and upon return a diagnostic tool read the error codes = p0016 and others. the code p0016 indicated a cam-crankshaft sensor which is part of the camshaft synchornizer (part #53010624ac)."
"Check engine light on, OBD codes P0016, P0390, P0394. Replaced camshaft and crankshaft sensors and problem still persists; limp mode up hills, and oil loss. Per MULTIPLE Jeep Wrangler forums, this is a very wide-spread Jeep phenomenon. Dealers do not know how to fix this."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P0016 on JEEP WRANGLER
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
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What To Do Next
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Get a proper diagnosis
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