Engine code p0016 - Vibe Pontiac Cars & Trucks

cut off = engine stalls p0016(vvt failures) did you look this up first? in a real kia book?
spectra not spectra5
no engine size told. hummmm, 2.0L Automatic?
autozoned parts are junk, china cloned parts are.
so guessing and adding bad parts gets you where? double bad now.

BOOK words to follow

Trouble Code: P0016 (2.0L L4 VIN - Auto)
Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A)and read this.
The CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing) system is installed to the chain sprocket of the intake camshaft. This system controls the intake camshaft to provide the optimal valve timing. The PCM controls the Oil Control Valve(OCV), based on the signals output from mass air flow, throttle position and engine coolant temperature. The CVVT controller regulates the intake camshaft angle using oil pressure through the OCV. PCM monitors timing misalignment while no active faults are present and fully warmed up engine oil at idle. If the timing is misaligned PCM determines that a fault exists and a DTC is stored. Possible Causes:

• * Oil level, pressure and condition
• * OCV
• * CVVT
• * Timing mark alignment

note their words, 4 thing wrong, here, VVT is bad.

cam shaft sensor error is
Trouble Code: P0340 (2.0L L4 VIN - Auto)
Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction and you never got that code,

Code P0016 indicates there is a problem with the VCT (Variable Camshaft Timing) in your engine, and the timing between the crankshaft and camshafts are possibly misaligned. It could be due to a number of reasons, including:

• Stretched timing chain

• Timing chain has jumped teeth

• Faulty timing chain tensioner(s)

• Crankshaft reluctor ring damage

• Wiring and/or connection problems

Are there any other codes in addition to the P0016 or is that it? If it's the only code, that's a good start.

The first thing to do will be to have the engine timing checked. If it's still timed properly, the camshaft and crankshaft sensors should be inspected and tested next, as well as their wiring and connections to ensure they're clean, connected firmly, and have no breaks or corrosion.

Codes are OBDll and are available online free.
https://vwtuning.co/p0016-vw-audi-fault-code/

https://www.obd-codes.com/p0016

https://www.obd-codes.com/p20

https://www.obd-codes.com/p2066
https://www.obd-codes.com/p0016

Mpm359

Here is a good post explaining P0016 provided by Cody7 at

Your Colbalt.com

http://www.yourcobalt.com/forums/problems-service/63913-code-p0016.html

P0016 Crankshaft Position/Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor A
take the engine out ,someone having a laugh at your expense or what

https://www.obd-codes.com/p0016

https://community.cartalk.com/t/chysler-pt-cruiser-p0016-engine-code/91093

http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/tech-performance-forum/27597-code-p0016.html

Hope these help

P0010....'A' Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)

P0011....'A' Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)

P0012....'A' Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)

P0013....'B' Camshaft Position - Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)

P0014....'B' Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)

P0015....'B' Camshaft Position -Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)

P0020....'A' Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 2)

P0021....'A' Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 2)

P0022....'A' Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 2)

P0023....'B' Camshaft Position - Actuator Circuit (Bank 2)

P0024....'B' Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 2)

P0025....'B' Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 2)

I think your sensors are pattern parts and the readings /resistances are not the same as the original parts ,try some bosch units is my first suggestion ,