PACCAR (Kenworth & Peterbilt)
PACCAR fault code
SPN 723 / FMI 8
PACCAR Fault Code P0016: Camshaft Speed Signal – Not Corresponding With Engine Position
P0016 on PACCAR (Kenworth & Peterbilt) engines means: Camshaft Speed Signal – Not Corresponding With Engine Position. The failure mode (FMI 8) is “abnormal frequency, pulse width or period”.
Code details
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR (Kenworth & Peterbilt)
- Applies to
- PACCAR MX-13 (2017–2020)
- Fault code
- P0016
- J1939 SPN
- 723
- FMI
- 8 — Abnormal frequency, pulse width or period
- Truck models in source
- Kenworth T680, T880, W900, T800; Peterbilt 579, 389, 567, 367
What to do next
- Read active and inactive codes with the OEM service tool and note the occurrence count.
- FMI 8 tells the shop the type of failure to test for: abnormal frequency, pulse width or period.
- Have a heavy-duty diesel technician confirm the fault against the engine or chassis service manual before replacing parts.
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Related fault codes
- PACCAR Fault Code P0340 — Camshaft Speed Signal – Disturbed or NO Signal During Engine Operation
- PACCAR Fault Code P0341 — Camshaft Speed Signal – Out of Range During Engine Operation
- PACCAR Fault Code P1340 — Camshaft Speed Signal – Disturbed or NO Signal During Engine Start
- PACCAR Fault Code P1341 — Camshaft Speed Signal – Out of Range During Engine Start
- Cummins Fault Code 753 — Engine Speed/Position #2 - Cam sync error
Source: PACCAR MX-13 2017–2020 fault code list (Diesel Laptops). See also OBD-II codes.