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P1386 Ford - Variable Cam Timing Over Advance Bank 2

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Ford. All interpretations of P1386

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What P1386 means

P1386
Variable Cam Timing Over Advance Bank 2 Ford · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Variable Cam Timing Over Advance Bank 2 circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • timing belt/chain
  • CMP actuator
  • low oil pressure

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1386

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.

386

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1386

What does P1386 mean?

Variable Cam Timing Over Advance Bank 2. The control module detected a fault associated with the Variable Cam Timing Over Advance Bank 2 circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Is P1386 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1386 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Ford. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1386 at file level?

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