diff --git a/firmware/controllers/trigger/trigger_central.cpp b/firmware/controllers/trigger/trigger_central.cpp
index 3ef733fe90..a015e6971b 100644
--- a/firmware/controllers/trigger/trigger_central.cpp
+++ b/firmware/controllers/trigger/trigger_central.cpp
@@ -161,25 +161,27 @@ static angle_t adjustCrankPhase(int camIndex) {
 		return 0;
 	}
 
-	TriggerCentral *tc = getTriggerCentral();
 	operation_mode_e operationMode = getEngineRotationState()->getOperationMode();
 
+	auto crankDivider = getCrankDivider(operationMode);
+	if (crankDivider == 1) {
+		// Crank divider of 1 means there's no ambiguity, so don't try to resolve it
+		return 0;
+	}
+
+	TriggerCentral *tc = getTriggerCentral();
+
 	vvt_mode_e vvtMode = engineConfiguration->vvtMode[camIndex];
 	switch (vvtMode) {
 	case VVT_FIRST_HALF:
 	case VVT_MAP_V_TWIN:
 	case VVT_MITSUBISHI_4G63:
 	case VVT_MITSUBISHI_4G9x:
-		return tc->syncAndReport(getCrankDivider(operationMode), 1);
+		return tc->syncAndReport(crankDivider, 1);
 	case VVT_SECOND_HALF:
 	case VVT_NISSAN_VQ:
 	case VVT_BOSCH_QUICK_START:
-		return tc->syncAndReport(getCrankDivider(operationMode), 0);
 	case VVT_MIATA_NB:
-		/**
-		 * NB2 is a symmetrical crank, there are four phases total
-		 */
-		return tc->syncAndReport(getCrankDivider(operationMode), 0);
 	case VVT_2JZ:
 	case VVT_TOYOTA_4_1:
 	case VVT_FORD_COYOTE:
@@ -190,7 +192,7 @@ static angle_t adjustCrankPhase(int camIndex) {
 	case VVT_MITSUBISHI_3A92:
 	case VVT_MITSUBISHI_6G75:
 	case VVT_HONDA_K_EXHAUST:
-		return tc->syncAndReport(getCrankDivider(operationMode), engineConfiguration->vvtBooleanForVerySpecialCases ? 1 : 0);
+		return tc->syncAndReport(crankDivider, 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");
diff --git a/firmware/controllers/trigger/trigger_decoder.cpp b/firmware/controllers/trigger/trigger_decoder.cpp
index a3672ae60c..6bef6e0592 100644
--- a/firmware/controllers/trigger/trigger_decoder.cpp
+++ b/firmware/controllers/trigger/trigger_decoder.cpp
@@ -221,7 +221,8 @@ int TriggerDecoderBase::getCurrentIndex() const {
 }
 
 angle_t PrimaryTriggerDecoder::syncEnginePhase(int divider, int remainder, angle_t engineCycle) {
-	efiAssert(ObdCode::OBD_PCM_Processor_Fault, remainder < divider, "syncEnginePhase", false);
+	efiAssert(ObdCode::OBD_PCM_Processor_Fault, divider > 1, "syncEnginePhase divider", false);
+	efiAssert(ObdCode::OBD_PCM_Processor_Fault, remainder < divider, "syncEnginePhase remainder", false);
 	angle_t totalShift = 0;
 	while (getCrankSynchronizationCounter() % divider != remainder) {
 		/**
diff --git a/unit_tests/tests/trigger/test_fasterEngineSpinningUp.cpp b/unit_tests/tests/trigger/test_fasterEngineSpinningUp.cpp
index daa8067c3e..6b88c933b2 100644
--- a/unit_tests/tests/trigger/test_fasterEngineSpinningUp.cpp
+++ b/unit_tests/tests/trigger/test_fasterEngineSpinningUp.cpp
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ TEST(cranking, testFasterEngineSpinningUp) {
 	eth.assertEvent5("inj end#2", 1, (void*)endSimultaneousInjection, 149999);
 
 	// Now perform a fake VVT sync and check that ignition mode changes to sequential
-	engine->triggerCentral.syncAndReport(1, 0);
+	engine->triggerCentral.syncAndReport(2, 0);
 	ASSERT_EQ(IM_SEQUENTIAL, getCurrentIgnitionMode());
 
 	// skip, clear & advance 1 more revolution at higher RPM
diff --git a/unit_tests/tests/trigger/test_trigger_decoder.cpp b/unit_tests/tests/trigger/test_trigger_decoder.cpp
index f58099ca54..d0384b3fbf 100644
--- a/unit_tests/tests/trigger/test_trigger_decoder.cpp
+++ b/unit_tests/tests/trigger/test_trigger_decoder.cpp
@@ -1017,7 +1017,7 @@ TEST(big, testSparkReverseOrderBug319) {
 
 	setConstantDwell(45);
 
-	engine->triggerCentral.syncAndReport(1, 0);
+	engine->triggerCentral.syncAndReport(2, 0);
 
 	// this is needed to update injectorLag
 	engine->updateSlowSensors();
@@ -1030,7 +1030,7 @@ TEST(big, testSparkReverseOrderBug319) {
 	eth.fireRise(20);
 	eth.fireFall(20);
 
-	engine->triggerCentral.syncAndReport(1, 0);
+	engine->triggerCentral.syncAndReport(2, 0);
 
 	eth.executeActions();