Escort ZX2 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3 (2000)
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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.
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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 6).
P1383 - VCT Over-Retarded: Indicates The Exhaust Camshaft Would Not Advance (Return) To The Position Requested By The PCM.
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The VCT is not moving the Exhaust Camshaft, possible bad VCT Solenoid.
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The VCT is not moving the Exhaust Camshaft, possible bad Sprocket or sticking Sprocket.
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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.