P0016 on Peugeot
Crankshaft/Camshaft Position Correlation - Bank 1 Sensor A
P0016 on Peugeot vehicles indicates crankshaft/camshaft position correlation - bank 1 sensor a. Au7o has documented this code across 6 Peugeot models — most commonly on 2008, 207, 208. P0016 means the engine computer found that the crankshaft and camshaft position sensors on Bank 1 (Sensor A) are not lining up the way they should — the timing 'correlation' between them is out of range. These two sensors tell the computer where the pistons and valves are so it can time fuel injection and spark precisely. When their signals don't agree within tolerance, the computer sets this code. It generally indicates an engine timing issue, which may be a worn timing chain, a sticking variable valve timing component, or a sensor problem, and can cause rough running, hard starting, or potential engine damage if ignored. Typical repair costs on Peugeot range from $600 to $2,000, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P0016
- •Stretched timing chain or worn timing components (guides/tensioner)
- •Faulty camshaft position sensor or crankshaft position sensor
- •Stuck or faulty variable valve timing (VVT/VCT) actuator or solenoid
- •Low or dirty engine oil affecting the VVT actuator
- •Clogged oil control valve or restricted oil passages
- •Timing chain/belt installed one tooth off after service
- •Damaged reluctor/tone ring on the crankshaft or camshaft
- •Wiring or connector faults at the position sensors
P0016 on Peugeot by Model
Peugeot 2008(1 issue)
- PureTech 1.2 Wet Timing Belt Delamination2013-2022
The 2008's PSA/Stellantis PureTech 1.2 (EB2) engine uses an oil-immersed ("wet") timing belt rather than a chain. The belt's outer rubber layer can delaminate over time, shedding particles into the oil that clog the pickup strainer and starve the engine of oil. Stellantis revised the belt material and shortened service intervals (now 60,000 mi or 6 years), but earlier-spec belts remain at risk.
Peugeot 207(1 issue)
- Timing Chain Tensioner Failure2006-2014
The Prince-family EP6 engine suffers from premature timing chain tensioner failure, causing chain slack and potential valve-to-piston contact. Early production units had an undersized tensioner that was later revised.
Peugeot 208(1 issue)
- PureTech 1.2 Wet Timing Belt Delamination2012-2022
The 208's PSA/Stellantis PureTech 1.2 (EB2) engine uses an oil-immersed ("wet") timing belt rather than a chain. The belt's outer rubber layer can delaminate over time, shedding particles into the oil that clog the pickup strainer and starve the engine of oil. Stellantis revised the belt material and shortened service intervals (now 60,000 mi or 6 years), but earlier-spec belts remain at risk. Often appears first as a rattle at startup followed by oil pressure warnings.
Peugeot 3008(1 issue)
- 1.6 THP/VTi (Prince EP6) Timing Chain Stretch and Tensioner Failure2009-2016
First-generation 3008s with the PSA/BMW Prince 1.6 petrol engines (turbo THP 156 and naturally aspirated VTi 120) suffer premature timing chain stretch caused by a soft original chain and a tensioner that is starved of oil, aggravated by the engine's aggressive variable valve timing. A stretched chain rattles on cold start and can jump or break, putting the engine out of synchronization and risking valve-to-piston contact and full engine failure. Peugeot issued revised chain and tensioner parts and a TSB, and forum-documented failures occurred well under 60,000 miles.
Peugeot 308(1 issue)
- 1.6 THP/VTi (EP6 'Prince') Timing Chain Stretch and Cold-Start Rattle2008-2017
The PSA/BMW co-developed 1.6 'Prince' engine (EP6 VTi and EP6DT/EP6CDT THP) in the 308 I and early 308 II suffers well-documented timing chain stretch, often before 100,000 km. The original chain was too narrow for the load and the hydraulic tensioner bleeds down overnight, producing the characteristic 'death rattle' on cold start; left unaddressed the chain can skip teeth, throwing valve timing out and risking severe valve/piston damage. PSA revised the chain, tensioner and guides (brown-to-white PVC guides) around 2012-2013, and extended oil-change intervals are a known aggravating factor.
Peugeot RCZ(1 issue)
- Timing Chain Tensioner Failure2010-2015
The RCZ shares the EP6 timing chain tensioner weakness with other PSA/BMW Prince engine applications. The hydraulic tensioner loses pressure, allowing chain slack that causes timing skip and valve damage in severe cases.
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What does P0016 mean on Peugeot?▼
P0016 stands for "Crankshaft/Camshaft Position Correlation - Bank 1 Sensor A." P0016 means the engine computer found that the crankshaft and camshaft position sensors on Bank 1 (Sensor A) are not lining up the way they should — the timing 'correlation' between them is out of range. These two sensors tell the computer where the pistons and valves are so it can time fuel injection and spark precisely. When their signals don't agree within tolerance, the computer sets this code. It generally indicates an engine timing issue, which may be a worn timing chain, a sticking variable valve timing component, or a sensor problem, and can cause rough running, hard starting, or potential engine damage if ignored. On Peugeot specifically, this code is documented across 6 models.
What causes P0016 on Peugeot vehicles?▼
Common causes on Peugeot: Stretched timing chain or worn timing components (guides/tensioner), Faulty camshaft position sensor or crankshaft position sensor, Stuck or faulty variable valve timing (VVT/VCT) actuator or solenoid, Low or dirty engine oil affecting the VVT actuator, Clogged oil control valve or restricted oil passages. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P0016 on a Peugeot?▼
Repair costs on Peugeot range from $600 to $2,000, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Peugeot models have P0016 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0016 on 6 Peugeot models: 2008, 207, 208, 3008, 308, RCZ.