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2013 Toyota Prius C – P0012 After Head Gasket Repair
CUSTOMER CONCERN DTC P0012 sets after cylinder-head-gasket replacement. CAUSE The intake variable-valve-timing cam phaser was inadvertently locked during installation, preventing normal commanded camshaft advance and retard. CORRECTION Remove and replace the locked intake VVT gear/cam phaser, set camshaft timing correctly, clear DTC P0012, and verify the engine responds normally to the VVT active test.
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