P34BA

B Camshaft Position Actuator Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Bank 2

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Check Engine light comes on
Reduced engine power
Increased fuel consumption
Unstable engine idling
The engine goes into emergency mode

Causes

Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
Poor contact in the sensor connector
Actuator temperature sensor malfunction
VVT Actuator Problems
Malfunction of the engine control unit (rare)

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
Inspect and clean the connector contacts
Check the sensor resistance (compare with the norm)
Replace the actuator temperature sensor if necessary
Check the operation of the VVT system after repair

Related codes

P34BB P34A0 P0016