Hello, just starting to research an issue that has come up with my wife’s car. As the title says, 2014 S60 T5, 58k miles, absolutely NO issues whatsoever. The car runs perfectly, no symptoms, but the “check engine light” came on yesterday. I checked the code with a very basic code reader, it showed P0016, with the same code “pending” several other times. I cleared the code and began searching for its meaning. Read a little, and was intimidated by it being timing related. I am, what I would call, a parts changer! I’m no mechanic, but I have no issue changing sensors or any parts for that matter, but the word timing makes me nervous. I just wanted to check here to see what others have experienced with a relatively newer car, with no other symptoms, other than the check engine light, with a P0016 code.....? By the way, started the car today, it ran for approximately 5 mins, and the same code returned. The oil is full, decent condition, and no obvious signs of running rough or stalling or anything. Any opinions or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Anyone have any suggestions? So hard for me to think the timing is off, with the car running so perfectly and no other symptoms......

Thanks for taking the time to respond. I have been clearing the code, numerous times. Upon starting the car, it won’t illuminate the cel. However, it has a pending p0016. After shutting off the car, the very next time I start it, the cel comes on. It’s repetitive every time. I clear it, it comes back in the same order every time. I have to be honest for a minute.... as bad as I hate to admit it. I’ve always used Castrol synthetic 5w30 in this car. The last oil change, I used a “store brand” synthetic oil to save a little money. After researching this issue, I can’t help but wonder if it’s an oil issue. Upon realizing this, I changed the oil and filter, back to castrol 5w30. IF this is a gummed up issue with the vvt, can it be cleaned? I’ve removed the timing cover, didn’t see any signs of oil anywhere, or any belt issues. So hard for me to understand any of this with what I consider low miles and a relatively new car, with no obvious symptoms......

That answers my questions. I was curious what the next step would be, given the code. In other words, how would I come to know which sensor or whatever. I have an appointment to have it checked, but I can’t stand not knowing for myself. Was hoping to figure out if it’s a sensor, which one, and replace myself, however I also want it diagnosed correctly. Thanks again for your time. I will report back to this thread after I have it checked for future reference.

Just came from having the car checked. I was told that it is a camshaft reset valve that is seized or just simply needs reset. The issue with this is that it has to go back to a dealer due to “special tools” needed to hold things in place while resetting, cleaning, or replacing the valve. . The vvt solenoids and sensors all checked out fine, and it’s definitely not a timing issue. Very frustrating knowing this and being useless as far as fixing it. Now, I’m assuming I’ll have to pay them to diagnose, and do WHATEVER they say it needs.....