1, 2 and 3 Digit Codes: 157
Trouble Code Number
- Scan tool 157
- General scan tool P1391
- MIL 11
Fault Message
- Intermittent Loss of Camshaft Position or Crankshaft Position
Background
- After the engine has been started, the PCM maintains an expected camshaft port level value.
- At every 69-degree crankshaft leading edge, this value is updated to reflect the expected change in the cam level.
- At every crankshaft trailing edge, this value is compared to the true camshaft port level.
- If there is a disagreement between the two values, then the diagnostic trouble code is set.
Range of Check
- Engine: running
Set Condition
- When the expected cam signal level disagrees with the actual cam signal level.
Probable Cause
- Camshaft position sensor connector improperly connected
- Crankshaft position sensor connector improperly connected
- Camshaft position sensor related circuit failed
- Crankshaft position sensor related circuit failed
- Camshaft position sensor improperly installed
- Crankshaft position sensor improperly installed