Escort ZX2 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3 (2000)
4.
The VCT is not moving the Exhaust Camshaft, possible wrong oil weight, contaminated oil, or wrong oil filter. Oil filter recommended is FL-2005
(see Figure 7).
P1381, P1383 & P0340 - VCT Over - Advanced/Retarded:
Indicates the exhaust camshaft would not advance/retard to the position requested by the PCM. These are the following possibilities:
1.
The VCT is not moving the Exhaust Camshaft or possible bad VCT Solenoid.
2.
The VCT is not moving the Exhaust Camshaft, possible bad Sprocket or sticking Sprocket.
3.
The VCT is not moving the Exhaust Camshaft, possible low oil pressure, on VCT systems the engine has to have a minimum of 50 PSI.
4.
The VCT is not moving the Exhaust Camshaft, possible wrong oil weight, contaminated oil, or wrong oil filter. Oil filter recommended is
FL-2005.
