P0024 on Dodge
Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing - Over-Advanced (Bank 2)
P0024 on Dodge vehicles indicates exhaust camshaft position timing - over-advanced (bank 2). Au7o has documented this code across 1 Dodge model — most commonly on Grand Caravan. This code means the exhaust camshaft on Bank 2 is timed more advanced (earlier) than the computer commanded. The variable valve timing system uses an oil-pressure-driven cam phaser and a control solenoid to set camshaft position; the computer compares the commanded position to the actual measured position. When the exhaust cam on Bank 2 reads too far advanced, P0024 sets. Bank 2 is the side of the engine not containing cylinder number one. Symptoms can include rough idle, reduced power, and poor fuel economy. Typical repair costs on Dodge range from $50 to $800, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P0024
- •Stuck-open or clogged variable valve timing (oil control) solenoid
- •Low or dirty engine oil
- •Failed exhaust camshaft phaser/actuator (Bank 2)
- •Clogged oil control valve screen or oil passages
- •Stretched or worn timing chain
- •Wiring or connector fault at the VVT solenoid
- •Incorrect cam timing from prior service
- •Faulty PCM/ECM (rare)
P0024 on Dodge by Model
Dodge Grand Caravan(1 issue)
- Engine Oil Sludge Buildup (3.6L Pentastar V6)2011-2020
The 3.6L Pentastar V6 in later Grand Caravans develops oil sludge and varnish buildup, particularly when oil changes are not performed at 5,000-mile intervals or when conventional oil is used. Sludge clogs the oil passages feeding the variable valve timing (VVT) system, causing camshaft actuator codes and rough running. The Pentastar is sensitive to oil quality and change intervals due to its VVT system and tight oil passages.
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What does P0024 mean on Dodge?▼
P0024 stands for "Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing - Over-Advanced (Bank 2)." This code means the exhaust camshaft on Bank 2 is timed more advanced (earlier) than the computer commanded. The variable valve timing system uses an oil-pressure-driven cam phaser and a control solenoid to set camshaft position; the computer compares the commanded position to the actual measured position. When the exhaust cam on Bank 2 reads too far advanced, P0024 sets. Bank 2 is the side of the engine not containing cylinder number one. Symptoms can include rough idle, reduced power, and poor fuel economy. On Dodge specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P0024 on Dodge vehicles?▼
Common causes on Dodge: Stuck-open or clogged variable valve timing (oil control) solenoid, Low or dirty engine oil, Failed exhaust camshaft phaser/actuator (Bank 2), Clogged oil control valve screen or oil passages, Stretched or worn timing chain. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P0024 on a Dodge?▼
Repair costs on Dodge range from $50 to $800, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Dodge models have P0024 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0024 on 1 Dodge model: Grand Caravan.