P0016 Dodge
ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL MISMATCH (DIESEL)
When Monitored and Set Condition
When Monitored: While Engine is running.
Set Condition: When the engine speed detected by the Engine Position Sensor (cam) and the Engine Speed
Sensor (crank) differ by a specified RPM amount.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
- DAMAGE TO THE ESS OR EPS
- MECHANICAL MISALIGNMENT OF THE ESS OR EPS
- MECHANICAL MISALIGNMENT OF THE CAMSHAFT AND CRANKSHAFT GEARS
- INTERMITTENT CONDITION
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
NOTE: Refer to VERIFICATION TESTS for appropriate verification test procedures.
- Visually inspect the condition of the tone wheel, ESS, and EPS for damage. Are any of the components damaged?
Yes –> Repair or replace any damaged component. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER – 1 (DIESEL).
No –> Go To 2 - Verify the speed indicator ring is properly positioned relative to the locating pin in the front face of the crankshaft. Is the speed indicator ring properly installed?
Yes –> Go To 3
No –> Repair the speed ring indicator ring installation. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER – 1 (DIESEL). - Check the mechanical alignment of the camshaft gear to the crankshaft gear. Refer to service information for assistance. Are the gear teeth in proper alignment?
Yes –> Refer to the SYMPTOM: INTERMITTENT CONDITION Symptom (Diagnostic Procedure). Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER – 1 (DIESEL).
No –> Repair the gear alignment. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER – 1 (DIESEL).