05 sts , codes p0008, p0016,p0017, if I clear codes, car runs great, what do I do?

Question

2005 Cadillac sts
3.6
If I clear codes, car runs outstanding for awhile, then engine light on and car runs terrible

Answer 1

Hi there,

Simply clearing the codes won't solve the issues. You need to address each code. 

P0008 indicates an issue with the timing. Here is some info for this code.

P0008 CADILLAC - Engine Positions System Performance Bank 1

Read more: https://www.autocodes.com/p0008_cadillac.html

P0016 and P0017 indicate an issue with the crank/camshaft position on bank 1 sensor A and B. Here is some info for this code.

P0017 CADILLAC - Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor 'B'

Read more: https://www.autocodes.com/p0017_cadillac.html