The crankshaft and camshaft positions are not in the expected relationship.
Have this diagnosed before driving further
Informational only. Consult a qualified mechanic.
Have timing chain inspected immediately. Continued driving risks engine damage.
The P0016 OBD-II diagnostic trouble code (DTC) indicates: crankshaft/camshaft position correlation bank 1. This is a high-severity powertrain code that your vehicle's onboard diagnostics system triggers when the crankshaft and camshaft positions are not in the expected relationship. If your check engine light is on with this code, you should have the vehicle inspected immediately before driving further.
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