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Camshaft: Controls valve opening through cam profiles. The timing drive synchronizes it with the crankshaft.

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Camshaft

Controls valve opening through cam profiles. The timing drive synchronizes it with the crankshaft.

How this term is used in diagnostics

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Related OBD code examples

Examples for understanding the system, not a complete list or a diagnosis.

P0340P0016

Related terms

Crankshaft →VVT →