diff --git a/firmware/controllers/trigger/trigger_central.cpp b/firmware/controllers/trigger/trigger_central.cpp
index abb2e21c42..45844fc22d 100644
--- a/firmware/controllers/trigger/trigger_central.cpp
+++ b/firmware/controllers/trigger/trigger_central.cpp
@@ -194,6 +194,8 @@ static angle_t adjustCrankPhase(int camIndex) {
 	case VVT_HONDA_K_EXHAUST:
 		return tc->syncAndReport(getCrankDivider(operationMode), engineConfiguration->vvtBooleanForVerySpecialCases ? 1 : 0);
 	case VVT_HONDA_K_INTAKE:
+	    // with 4 evenly spaced tooth we cannot use this wheel for engine sync
+        firmwareError(ObdCode::OBD_PCM_Processor_Fault, "Honda K Intake is not suitable for engine sync");
 	case VVT_INACTIVE:
 		// do nothing
 		return 0;