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Diagnostic reference · P002A

P002A

B Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit/Open Bank 1

System
Fuel and air metering (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

What it means

P002A means B Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit/Open Bank 1.

Where it lives

For P002A, the actuator sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P002A puts it on bank 1.

Check these first

  • An open in the bank 1 B camshaft profile actuator A control wire
  • A failed bank 1 B camshaft profile actuator A
  • Corrosion at the bank 1 actuator A connector
  • A failed ECM driver for the bank 1 B actuator circuit
  • Low oil pressure at the bank 1 B phaser

What to do next

  1. Inspect the bank 1 B actuator A connector and harness for an open
  2. Measure the bank 1 B actuator A solenoid resistance
  3. Check oil pressure and condition at the bank 1 B phaser
  4. Verify control voltage at the actuator with the key on
  5. Replace the bank 1 B actuator A if the circuit tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.