Random stutter/rough idle issue?

2016 CHRYSLER 200
185,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAMESG14
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Greetings all.

I have the vehicle listed above, limited model. A few days ago, I went and cranked my car. It was running really rough out of nowhere. Like it was misfiring and wanted to stall. Since then, the car runs fine sometimes but now has a slight stutter at random times. When I look at the battery voltage it drops slightly every time the stutter happens. It can be around 14-14.4 and will drop to around 13.6-8 range.

The only code I get is P1041 “Latched B+ Line Hi”. When researching this I get nothing for the 200s. I’m thinking it may be my battery or alternator, or some other electrical issue.

I purchased the car used in 2018 and haven’t changed the battery yet. But I did use my voltmeter and confirmed the battery is at 12.4V when the car is off. And like I mentioned the voltage is around 14-14.4 when running. My spark plugs and ignition coils I changed those out approximately 1 year ago with OEM.

Has anyone run across this code before? Any help is greatly appreciated. I took my car on a drive around the block a few minutes ago and it ran fine. But when I got back and let it idle it would stutter at random, not very often though.
Oct 4, 2024 at 3:38 PM
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The P1041 code on a 2016 Chrysler 200 refers to Cylinder 2 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Switch Off Timing Performance. I would replace the battery, but I don't think that is the engine problem. The engine computer and code is telling you the camshaft position is not correct, I would start by changing the oil and filter, this will help the camshaft actuator system. Please go over this guide as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/repairing-engine-rough-idle-issues

Chances are the camshaft actuators will need to be replaced, but the oil change should fix the problem for a while. Here is what the part is failing looks like. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

Oct 5, 2024 at 12:33 PM
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JAMESG14
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Okay, thanks for the information and pictures, it's very helpful. I will check over the guide you shared as well. But if all of that looks good, I plan on doing the engine work myself. I will make sure to respond with updates.
Oct 5, 2024 at 4:18 PM
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Sounds good, have a great week!
Oct 6, 2024 at 6:29 PM
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JAMESG14
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I finally was able to complete this work. I replaced the VVAA. I also replaced the timing chain, tensioners, water pump, etc. I test drove it today and ran the engine for over an hour. So far, no codes or issues. I’ll post back if something changes in behavior.
Mar 1, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Nice work! Glad you could get it fixed, thanks for letting us know. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
Mar 2, 2025 at 11:47 AM