Possible causes

– Dirty Oil
– Engine mechanical problems
– Camshaft timing incorrectly set
– Faulty camshaft position sensor
– Faulty crankshaft position sensor
– Faulty actuator assembly

Symptoms

– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

P0016 KIA Description

The CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing) system is installed to the chain sprocket of the intake camshaft. This system controls the intake camshaft to provide the optimal valve timing for every driving condition. The PCM controls the Oil Control Valve(OCV), based on the signals output from mass air flow, throttle position and engine coolant temperature. The CVVT controller regulates the intake camshaft angle using oil pressure through the OCV. As result, the relative position between the camshaft and the crankshaft becomes optimal, and the engine torque improves, fuel economy improves, exhaust emissions decrease under overall driving conditions.