Camshaft timing (VVT)

P0013 Fault in the exhaust camshaft adjuster valve wiring

By: Diagno editorial team · Updated: 2026-10-15

P0013 means: Fault in the exhaust camshaft adjuster valve wiring. The engine computer controls the camshaft adjuster valve so the valves open at the right moment. Drive gently and have the car checked soon. The most common repair costs about €45–90 in Estonia, depending on make and model.

Is it safe to drive?Get it checked soonDrive gently and have the car checked soon.

Wiring or connector repair€45–90parts and labour in Estonia, depending on make and model

What it means

The engine computer controls the camshaft adjuster valve so the valves open at the right moment. There is a break or short circuit in that valve's wiring or coil.

What could be wrong

1Adjuster valve connector is loose or corroded · Wiring or connector repair €45–90
2Wire is broken or chafed through · Wiring or connector repair €45–90
3Adjuster valve has failed · Valve or actuator replacement €120–240

What you can check yourself

Check the adjuster valve connector. The valve sits at the front of the engine, at the end of the camshaft. You can check the simple things yourself, but the repair is best done in a workshop.

How we fix it

We measure the valve resistance and wiring
We repair the wire or replace the connector
If needed, we replace the adjuster valve

Standard SAE description: "B" Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)

This code usually comes with: Check engine lightSee what the light means →

Want a definite answer?

Bring the car to our workshop in Estonia for diagnostics. We read the fault codes, test the sensors and tell you what is wrong. Repair price depends on the work involved, generally €45 per hour.

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Questions

What does fault code P0013 mean?

Fault in the exhaust camshaft adjuster valve wiring. The engine computer controls the camshaft adjuster valve so the valves open at the right moment. There is a break or short circuit in that valve's wiring or coil.

Can I drive with code P0013?

Drive gently and have the car checked soon.

How much does it cost to fix P0013?

It depends on the cause: wiring or connector repair €45–90; valve or actuator replacement €120–240. Prices include labour at €45/h, depending on make and model.

How is P0013 fixed?

We measure the valve resistance and wiring. We repair the wire or replace the connector. If needed, we replace the adjuster valve.

Based on AI combined with our hands-on workshop experience and knowledge. This information is general and prices are approximate (Estonian workshop rates). The same code can mean different things on different cars. Only an inspection of the car gives a definite answer.