P0017 on Infiniti
Crankshaft/Camshaft Position Correlation - Bank 1 Sensor B
P0017 on Infiniti vehicles indicates crankshaft/camshaft position correlation - bank 1 sensor b. Au7o has documented this code across 1 Infiniti model — most commonly on Q50. This code means the engine computer has detected that the crankshaft and the Bank 1 'B' camshaft (typically the exhaust camshaft) are out of their proper timing relationship with each other. The computer compares the crankshaft position signal to the camshaft position signal, and when they don't line up within the allowed window, it sets this correlation code. This usually points to mechanical timing being off, most often from a stretched or worn timing chain, a slipped or stuck variable valve timing phaser, or a tensioner problem. You may notice rough running, low power, rattling at startup, or a no-start, and it should be addressed promptly to avoid valve-to-piston contact on some engines. Typical repair costs on Infiniti range from $1,500 to $3,500, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P0017
- •Stretched or worn timing chain
- •Worn or failed timing chain tensioner or guides
- •Stuck or faulty variable valve timing (VVT) cam phaser
- •Faulty VVT oil control/solenoid valve
- •Low or dirty engine oil affecting phaser operation
- •Faulty camshaft or crankshaft position sensor
- •Timing chain jumped a tooth or incorrect timing after service
- •Damaged reluctor (tone) ring
P0017 on Infiniti by Model
Infiniti Q50(1 issue)
- M274 2.0T Timing Chain and Camshaft Adjuster Wear2014-2018
The Q50's 2.0t uses the Mercedes-Benz M274 turbocharged four, shared with the C300 and GLC300. The timing chain and the camshaft adjusters (variable valve timing phasers) wear faster than the engine's design life, with problems commonly surfacing somewhere around 80,000 miles and reported as early as 60,000 on neglected cars. The first symptom is a brief metallic rattle on cold start as oil pressure builds and the tensioner takes up slack. Left alone, chain stretch throws off cam timing, sets correlation codes, and in the worst cases the chain skips teeth or breaks, which on this interference engine destroys valves and pistons. Extended oil change intervals and low oil level accelerate the wear.
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What does P0017 mean on Infiniti?▼
P0017 stands for "Crankshaft/Camshaft Position Correlation - Bank 1 Sensor B." This code means the engine computer has detected that the crankshaft and the Bank 1 'B' camshaft (typically the exhaust camshaft) are out of their proper timing relationship with each other. The computer compares the crankshaft position signal to the camshaft position signal, and when they don't line up within the allowed window, it sets this correlation code. This usually points to mechanical timing being off, most often from a stretched or worn timing chain, a slipped or stuck variable valve timing phaser, or a tensioner problem. You may notice rough running, low power, rattling at startup, or a no-start, and it should be addressed promptly to avoid valve-to-piston contact on some engines. On Infiniti specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P0017 on Infiniti vehicles?▼
Common causes on Infiniti: Stretched or worn timing chain, Worn or failed timing chain tensioner or guides, Stuck or faulty variable valve timing (VVT) cam phaser, Faulty VVT oil control/solenoid valve, Low or dirty engine oil affecting phaser operation. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P0017 on a Infiniti?▼
Repair costs on Infiniti range from $1,500 to $3,500, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Infiniti models have P0017 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0017 on 1 Infiniti model: Q50.