Exhaust camshaft dephaser. Fault servo

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My Name: Pandaa

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Model: C3 Picasso
Year: 2012 (12)
Engine Size: 1.6 (16v)
Fuel Type: Petrol
Mileage: 121000
Trim Level: Other
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: Steering wheel on the right

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Hi
I have a C3 Picasso 1.6 VVT Seduction and the following fault code

"Exhaust camshaft dephaser. Fault servo - Permanent fault

Please help on how to fix this and what it means.

Thank you
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Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2002 (02)
Engine Size: 1.4 (16v)
Fuel Type: Diesel
Mileage: 140000
Trim Level: Exclusive
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)
Engine name: DV4 16-valve diesel (90 PS)
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Pandaa wrote:"Exhaust camshaft dephaser. Fault servo - Permanent fault
Hi Pandaa

Do you have 'P' code with this description?

What tool read that fault?

Do you have any other related symptoms, like a lack of power, poor acceleration, engine management light illuminated?
Pandaa wrote:I have a C3 Picasso 1.6 VVT
VVT - Variable Valve Timing - solenoid controlled, phaser sensor detects the cam rotation phase.
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My Name: Pandaa

Member
Posts: 3
Joined: Wed Nov 08, 2017 9:17 am
Model: C3 Picasso
Year: 2012 (12)
Engine Size: 1.6 (16v)
Fuel Type: Petrol
Mileage: 121000
Trim Level: Other
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: Steering wheel on the right

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Yes all the above issues. Lack of power, excessive fuel consumption, engine switches off arbitrarily, engine light on. Code is P000B. This mechanic believes the vvt motor needs replacement. Not sute what to do
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My Name: C3CAR

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Posts: 2815
Joined: Wed May 04, 2011 10:01 am
Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2002 (02)
Engine Size: 1.4 (16v)
Fuel Type: Diesel
Mileage: 140000
Trim Level: Exclusive
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)
Engine name: DV4 16-valve diesel (90 PS)
Has thanked: 220 times
Been thanked: 109 times

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Pandaa wrote:This mechanic believes the vvt motor needs replacement.
Pandaa wrote:Not sute what to do
You could ask the mechanic for a quote to do the work and see if its a worthwhile fix.

Discuss the options of new vs second hand parts with your mechanic.
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