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Toyota P0013 Fault Code – Replace Camshaft Position Actuator B

Check engine light may turn on, and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0013 may get stored in the ECU of a Toyota. P0013 means “Exhaust “B” Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open (Bank 1).


This guide is a step-by-step procedure to replace the B camshaft position actuator on a 2012-2017 Toyota Camry XV50. Fault code P0013 with a faulty sensor, the check engine light will come on, and the vehicle may have poor acceleration.

This fault code relates to the variable valve timing (VVT)—also known as variable camshaft timing. A faulty Camshaft Position Actuator B can trigger code P0013.

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Procedure

  1. Unlock the vehicle and open the driver’s door.Opening the driver's door.
  2. Get the OBD II Scanner and connect it to the OBD II port under the dashboard.Connecting the OBD II scanner to the vehicle.
  3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to the accessories menu.Switching the vehicle to accessories menu.
  4. Set the OBD-II Scanner to the diagnostics menu and read codes.Setting up the OBD II Scanner.
  5. Choose the stored codes to show the code to be fixed.Checking the stored codes on the vehicle.The code stored in the scanner.
  6. Pull the hood release under the dashboard and unlock the hood.Sliding the tab to unlock the hood latch..jpg
  7. Pull the hood up and secure it open.Opened hood of the Toyota Camry 2012.
  8. Remove the engine cover by pulling it up.Removing the engine cover.Removing the engine cover.
  9. Locate the camshaft position actuator B on the left side of the first ignition coil (passenger side of the engine)The camshaft position actuator of the Toyota Camry 2012.
  10. Disconnect the electrical connector of the camshaft position actuator by squeezing the connector and pulling it out.Disconnecting the connector of the camshaft actuator B
  11. Remove the 10mm bolt holding the camshaft position actuator using a 10mm wrench.Removing the 10mm bolt holding the camshaft position actuator.
  12. Pull out the camshaft position actuator. Use a flat screwdriver to push the camshaft actuator out easily.Using a flat screwdriver to push out the camshaft actuator.Removing the camshaft position actuator B.Removing the camshaft position actuator B.
  13. Line up the new camshaft position actuator and push it to set it in.Installing the new camshaft position actuator.
  14. Reinstall the 10mm bolt on the camshaft actuator.Reinstalling the 10mm bolt on the camshaft position actuator.
  15. Reconnect the electrical connector of the camshaft actuator by pushing it back to place.Reconnecting the electrical connector of the camshaft position actuator B.
  16. Line up the engine cover back to the vehicle and push it to lock into place.Reinstalling the cover of the engine.
  17. Go back to the diagnostics menu and erase the code. Check the stored codes if there are still codes to be fixed.Erasing the code on the scanner.Erasing the code on the scanner.
  18. Start the vehicle a few times and check if the check engine light is still on.Starting the vehicle to check the check engine light.

There may be other issues that can trigger fault code P0013.

A generic OBD-II scanner can clear the check engine light, but if you want a more professional OBD-II scanner, use the YOUCANIC Full System Scanner, which can read and clear fault codes through every vehicle’s control module.

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We hope you find the Toyota P0013 Fault Code – Replace Camshaft Position Actuator B guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Toyota.

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