# 2008 BMW X5 camshaft position code

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-x5-camshaft-position-code/124487>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** x5, bmw\
**Created:** [September 6, 2018, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-x5-camshaft-position-code/124487 "2018-09-06T19:39:30Z")\
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**Author:** ![vincent28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/7c8e57/32.png) [@vincent28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vincent28)\
**Post date:** [September 6, 2018, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-x5-camshaft-position-code/124487/1 "2018-09-06T19:39:30Z")

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engine check light on dash…code reads camshaft position retarded…

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [September 6, 2018, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-x5-camshaft-position-code/124487/2 "2018-09-06T21:07:58Z")

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> [@vincent28](#):
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> code reads camshaft position retarded

IF the actual code you are reading is a P0012 then the causes are;

Incorrect camshaft timing  
Wiring problems (harness/wiring) in intake timing control valve control solenoid system  
Continuous oil flow to VCT piston chamber  
Failed timing valve control solenoid (stuck open)

Took me 10 seconds to look this up on the internet. I’d say the solenoid is stuck open.