Cam position sensor error. I believe the problem is the cam chain tensioner for their variable valve timing. The shop that rebuilt my head i think clogged the port allowing oil into the piston with silicone. Just checking, is this the right code that would show up from that? The other people that i have read about replacing that part had different error codes.

PS Sorry about being away, I am still trying to get my car running up to snuff after the whole melting thing and the rebuild, but if this is the problem, All i have left that i know of is replacing it and gettin a new fuel pressure regulator

 

16396/P0012/000018
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1 16396/P0012/000018 - Bank 1: Camshaft A (Intake): Advance Setpoint not Reached (Over-Retarded)
1.1 Possible Symptoms
1.2 Possible Causes
1.3 Possible Solutions

16396/P0012/000018 - Bank 1: Camshaft A (Intake): Advance Setpoint not Reached (Over-Retarded)
Possible Symptoms
Erratic Idle
Possible Causes
Intake Camshaft Adjuster tight/stuck
Intake Camshaft Adjuster faulty
Possible Solutions
Check Intake Camshaft Adjuster
Use Output Test, Meas. Value Blocks (MVB) & Basic Setting

 

That comments on the intake camshaft. I may be understanding that wrong but the intake camshaft is directly connected to the crank with the timing belt, the exhaust cam is the one that is adjusted by the adjuster