OBD Guide

P002C

B Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit High Bank 1

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • The Check Engine light comes on
  • Poor engine performance at idle
  • Reduced power and dynamics
  • Increased fuel consumption

Causes

  • Open in VVT solenoid wiring harness
  • Short to ground in control circuit
  • VVT solenoid malfunction
  • Circuit power problems
  • Malfunction of the engine control unit (rare)

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the VVT solenoid wiring harness
  2. Check the resistance and operation of the solenoid
  3. Check the supply voltage of the circuit
  4. Check for errors in the control unit
  5. If necessary, replace the solenoid or repair the wiring harness.

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