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P0017: Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor B)

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Alta GravitàNon sicuro da guidareAccensione

P0017 means the crankshaft and the exhaust camshaft on bank 1 are not in the correct rotational relationship. The ECU compares the crankshaft position sensor signal to the bank 1 exhaust camshaft position sensor and finds the camshaft timing is off by more than the allowed tolerance. The root cause is typically a stretched timing chain, a failed VVT solenoid for the exhaust cam, or a worn cam phaser.

Costo di riparazione stimatoDa €60 a €5500+, varia in base al veicolo

Cosa significa P0017?

P0017 means the crankshaft and the exhaust camshaft on bank 1 are not in the correct rotational relationship. The ECU compares the crankshaft position sensor signal to the bank 1 exhaust camshaft position sensor and finds the camshaft timing is off by more than the allowed tolerance. The root cause is typically a stretched timing chain, a failed VVT solenoid for the exhaust cam, or a worn cam phaser.

P0017 è un codice diagnostico di guasto relativo a accensione, classificato con gravità high. Quando la centralina (ECU) del tuo veicolo rileva questa condizione, memorizza P0017 e accende la spia motore.

Quali sono i sintomi di P0017?

Se il tuo veicolo ha attivato P0017, potresti notare uno o più di questi sintomi:

  • Check engine light illuminated
  • Distinct rattle from the front of the engine at cold start (1 to 5 seconds)
  • Rough idle, possible misfires
  • Hard starting, particularly when warm
  • Reduced power and hesitation under acceleration
  • Increased fuel consumption

Cosa causa P0017?

Ecco le cause più comuni di P0017, ordinate in base alla probabilità che siano la causa del problema:

altaStretched timing chain (chronic on BMW N20, N47, VAG EA888)
altaFailed exhaust VVT/VVL solenoid (oil control valve)
mediaLow or degraded engine oil affecting VVT operation
mediaWorn timing chain tensioner or guides
bassaFailed exhaust camshaft phaser
bassaFaulty exhaust camshaft position sensor

È sicuro guidare con P0017?

No, risolvi subito il problema. Drive only short distances to reach a workshop. P0017 specifically flags the exhaust camshaft on bank 1 being out of correlation with the crankshaft. On interference engines (most modern petrol designs), a skipped chain can bend valves and destroy the engine. If you hear a cold-start rattle, do not drive further.

Come si diagnostica P0017?

Segui questi passaggi per individuare la causa principale di P0017:

  1. Check engine oil level and condition. Low or contaminated oil causes 20 to 30 percent of P0017 cases. Top up or change with the manufacturer-specified viscosity and clear the code
  2. Listen for a 1 to 5 second rattle from the front of the engine on cold start. This is the classic stretched timing chain symptom and confirms a mechanical fault rather than a sensor issue
  3. Use a scan tool to monitor live data. Look at the actual versus commanded exhaust camshaft angle on bank 1. Deviations over 5 to 10 degrees confirm the timing is mechanically off
  4. Test the exhaust VVT solenoid with a multimeter. Resistance is typically 6 to 13 ohms. Inspect the mesh screen on the solenoid for debris, which is a common quick fix
  5. If the solenoid and oil are good, the timing chain is the next suspect. A workshop can confirm with a timing chain wear measurement or by removing the valve cover to inspect the chain slack

Quanto costa riparare P0017?

I costi di riparazione di P0017 variano a seconda della causa principale e del tuo veicolo. Ecco le stime tipiche:

Riparazione Costo dei ricambi Costo della manodopera Stima totale Difficoltà fai-da-te
Oil change with correct spec oil and clear code €40–€100 €20–€50 €60–€150 Facile
Replace exhaust VVT solenoid €80–€300 €60–€150 €140–€450 Moderata
Replace timing chain kit (chain, guides, tensioner) €800–€3000 €600–€2500 €1400–€5500 Professionale

Prezzi stimati al March 2026. I costi variano in base alla regione, al veicolo e all'officina.

P0017 su veicoli specifici

P0017 si comporta in modo diverso a seconda del tuo veicolo. Seleziona la tua auto qui sotto per cause specifiche del modello, problemi noti e stime dei costi adeguate:

BMW

P0017 su BMW 3 Series

2005–2024

The N47 diesel and N20 4-cylinder turbo petrol are the major P0017 risk engines. The N47 has the timing chain at the rear of the engine, making replacement an engine-out or gearbox-out job costing 3000 EUR or more at a specialist. The N20 chain is also at the gearbox side. The N52/N55 inline-6 is less prone to chain stretch but still suffers VANOS solenoid failures at high mileage.

Cosa causa P0017 su una BMW 3 Series?

BMW 3 SeriesN47 diesel rear timing chain stretch (catastrophic and expensive)
BMW 3 SeriesN20 timing chain stretch around 80,000 to 100,000 km
BMW 3 SeriesVANOS solenoid failure on N52/N55

Costo di riparazione di P0017 per BMW 3 Series

Costi stimati per i proprietari di BMW 3 Seriesadeguato al rialzo rispetto alla media a causa dei prezzi dei ricambi specifici BMW

Riparazione Costo dei ricambi Costo della manodopera Stima totale Difficoltà fai-da-te
Oil change with correct spec oil and clear code €56–€140 €28–€70 €84–€210 Facile
Replace exhaust VVT solenoid €112–€420 €84–€210 €196–€630 Moderata
Replace timing chain kit (chain, guides, tensioner) €1120–€4200 €840–€3500 €1960–€7700 Professionale

Prezzi stimati al March 2026. I costi variano in base alla regione, al veicolo e all'officina.

Audi

P0017 su Audi A6

2005–2024

The 3.0 TFSI EA837 supercharged V6 in the A6 is known for camshaft adjuster and timing chain tensioner issues that can set P0017. The job requires removing the supercharger to access the front-mounted timing components, with labour at a specialist running 1500 to 2500 EUR. Always replace the full chain kit, not just the failed part.

Cosa causa P0017 su una Audi A6?

Audi A63.0 TFSI camshaft adjuster failure (chronic at 100,000 to 150,000 km)
Audi A6Timing chain tensioner wear on supercharged V6

Costo di riparazione di P0017 per Audi A6

Costi stimati per i proprietari di Audi A6adeguato al rialzo rispetto alla media a causa dei prezzi dei ricambi specifici Audi

Riparazione Costo dei ricambi Costo della manodopera Stima totale Difficoltà fai-da-te
Oil change with correct spec oil and clear code €52–€130 €26–€65 €78–€195 Facile
Replace exhaust VVT solenoid €104–€390 €78–€195 €182–€585 Moderata
Replace timing chain kit (chain, guides, tensioner) €1040–€3900 €780–€3250 €1820–€7150 Professionale

Prezzi stimati al March 2026. I costi variano in base alla regione, al veicolo e all'officina.

Mercedes-Benz

P0017 su Mercedes E-Class

2005–2024

The M276 V6 and M278 V8 use camshaft adjusters that are a known weak point. Mercedes calls these solenoids the Magnet Stellglieder and they typically fail around 100,000 to 150,000 km. Replacement is a moderate job once you have access. Avoid using non-MB-approved oil because the adjusters are sensitive to oil quality.

Cosa causa P0017 su una Mercedes E-Class?

Mercedes E-ClassM276 V6 camshaft adjuster solenoid failure
Mercedes E-ClassM278 V8 timing chain wear on high-mileage examples

Costo di riparazione di P0017 per Mercedes E-Class

Costi stimati per i proprietari di Mercedes E-Classadeguato al rialzo rispetto alla media a causa dei prezzi dei ricambi specifici Mercedes-Benz

Riparazione Costo dei ricambi Costo della manodopera Stima totale Difficoltà fai-da-te
Oil change with correct spec oil and clear code €56–€140 €28–€70 €84–€210 Facile
Replace exhaust VVT solenoid €112–€420 €84–€210 €196–€630 Moderata
Replace timing chain kit (chain, guides, tensioner) €1120–€4200 €840–€3500 €1960–€7700 Professionale

Prezzi stimati al March 2026. I costi variano in base alla regione, al veicolo e all'officina.

Volkswagen

P0017 su Volkswagen Touareg

2005–2024

The Touareg 3.0 TFSI shares the EA837 V6 with the Audi A6 and has the same camshaft adjuster failure pattern. The 3.0 TDI V6 (CASA, CASB engines) has a well-documented timing chain stretch issue that can set P0017 alongside P0016. Repair on either engine requires significant disassembly and 1500 to 3000 EUR labour at a specialist.

Cosa causa P0017 su una Volkswagen Touareg?

Volkswagen Touareg3.0 TDI V6 timing chain stretch (CASA/CASB engines)
Volkswagen Touareg3.0 TFSI camshaft adjuster failure

Costo di riparazione di P0017 per Volkswagen Touareg

Costi stimati per i proprietari di Volkswagen Touaregadeguato al rialzo rispetto alla media a causa dei prezzi dei ricambi specifici Volkswagen

Riparazione Costo dei ricambi Costo della manodopera Stima totale Difficoltà fai-da-te
Oil change with correct spec oil and clear code €60–€150 €30–€75 €90–€225 Facile
Replace exhaust VVT solenoid €120–€450 €90–€225 €210–€675 Moderata
Replace timing chain kit (chain, guides, tensioner) €1200–€4500 €900–€3750 €2100–€8250 Professionale

Prezzi stimati al March 2026. I costi variano in base alla regione, al veicolo e all'officina.

Questi codici compaiono spesso insieme a P0017 o indicano problemi correlati:

Domande frequenti su P0017

Is the BMW timing chain really that expensive to fix?

Yes, especially on the N47 diesel where the timing chain is at the rear of the engine (gearbox side). Replacing the chain requires removing the gearbox or dropping the engine, with labour alone reaching 1500 to 2500 EUR. The N20 4-cylinder petrol is similar. Parts (chain, guides, tensioner, sprockets) add 800 to 1500 EUR. Total: 2300 to 4000 EUR at an independent specialist.

Can I drive with P0017?

Only short distances to a workshop. P0017 indicates mechanical timing is off. On an interference engine, a chain that slips one or more teeth will cause valves to contact pistons, bending valves and potentially destroying the engine. The cost of a tow is dramatically less than a rebuilt engine.

Will an oil change fix P0017?

In about 20 to 30 percent of cases, yes, particularly when the engine has been on extended oil change intervals or is using the wrong viscosity. Fresh oil can free a stuck VVT solenoid and restore proper operation. It is always the cheapest first step before committing to chain or solenoid replacement.

What is the difference between P0016 and P0017?

Both are correlation codes on bank 1. P0016 refers to sensor A, which on most engines is the intake camshaft. P0017 refers to sensor B, the exhaust camshaft. The diagnostic approach is similar, but P0017 specifically points to the exhaust cam phaser or solenoid as the prime suspect.

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