P0012 fault code

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arc6165
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P0012 fault code

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Please help!Today my check engine light came on and I had it read:"P0012 - camshaft position actuator A - Bank 1 time over retard"I was reading up on it and it say it can be a few things:-camshaft position actuator solenoid valve-camshaft timing oil control valve-VCT unitThe car has 72,000 miles on it and not a problem yet.Can anyone tell me more specifically what the problem may be and how hard it is to replace/repair?Thanks
greendohn
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Location: S.E. Indiana

Re: P0012 fault code

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BUMP!
The War department had her 2006 Base Model Die today, got the same code.
Car restarted, drove to work and got her home.
Car runs fine.

What's going on here?
Is this where I list my stuff??
98 XJ, "Ol' Blackie"
96 Beat-Rig Ram 1500 4x4
06 Vibe, The wife's car
zbyers
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Re: P0012 fault code

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