P0020 A Camshaft Position Actuator A Control Circuit/Open (Bank 2)
What does P0020 mean?
P0020 — A Camshaft Position Actuator A Control Circuit/Open (Bank 2) (bank 2). This is an OBD-II diagnostic trouble code a scanner retrieves when your vehicle's computer detects a camshaft position actuator a control circuit/open (bank 2) on bank 2. The level of risk depends on how the vehicle is currently running and how long you've been driving with the light on.
Common causes of P0020
- Open or shorted wiring to the bank 2 intake VVT solenoid
- Faulty VVT oil control valve
- Low oil level
- Faulty PCM driver
How to fix P0020
- Check engine oil level and condition
- Inspect the bank 2 VVT solenoid wiring and connector
- Test solenoid resistance and command
- Repair wiring or replace the solenoid as found
- Clear the code and retest bank 2 cam timing performance