P3312 Trouble Code

View P3312 obd/2 error code description and symptoms. P3312 engine photo

Variable Cam Timing Over-advanced (Bank 1) The comprehensive component monitor (CCM) monitors the VCT position for an over-advanced camshaft timing.
The test fails when the camshaft timing exceeds a maximum calibrated value or remains in an advanced position. Cam timing improperly set No oil flow to the VCT piston chamber Low oil pressure VCT solenoid valve stuck closed Camshaft advance mechanism binding (VCT unit) P3312 DTC is a check of the VCT unit.

To check for an open circuit, trace along the length of the transmission control circuit, checking for breaks in the wiring. Repair any broken wiring and make sure all connectors are fully seated and locked.Pay close attention to connectors, looking for corrosion, bent or broken pins, or moisture in the connector. Repair any connector issues even if they are not specifically part of the transmission control circuit as they may serve a function in providing power to the transmission control circuit.

P3312 Error Code Repair Process :

For drivers seat belt buckle switch circuit short to ground check engine light is perhaps the most troubling of lights because it could mean so many different things, from you didn't screw the gas cap on tightly enough to look out for pistons flying through the hood and into the stratosphere. The easiest way to find out what this light is telling you is to hook your vehicle up to a scan tool. P3312 error code diagnostic tool looks a little like an oversized calculator and plugs into a communication port inside the car. After you instruct it to perform the scan, it speaks drivers seat belt buckle switch circuit short to ground with your car's computers to find out exactly what's prompting the light to turn on.

P3312 is a kind of Powertrain Trouble Code

Powertrain of a modern automobile, comprising engine (with exhaust system), transmission, drive shaft, suspension and the wheels. In a motor vehicle, the term powertrain or powerplant describes the main components that generate power and deliver it to the road surface, water, or air.

Common Causes of P3312

A common cause of code P3312 is the failure of Drivers Seat Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Short to Ground, but there are several other possible causes as well, such as ;

Camshaft advance mechanism binding (VCT unit)
Exhaust tube
Exhaust gas leaks
Continuous oil flow to the VCT piston chamber

P3312 code for all cars

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+P3312 Nissan Gazelle

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