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Diagnostic reference · P0390

P0390

Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Bank 2

System
Ignition and misfire (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Ignition

What it means

P0390 means Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Bank 2.

Where it lives

For P0390, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P0390 puts it on bank 2.

Check these first

  • A failed camshaft position sensor B on bank 2
  • A short or open in the sensor B bank 2 wiring
  • Corrosion at the sensor B bank 2 connector
  • A failed ECM sensor B input
  • A damaged sensor B harness on bank 2

What to do next

  1. Check the bank 2 sensor B signal on a scan tool
  2. Inspect the bank 2 sensor B connector and wiring
  3. Test the sensor B bank 2 circuit for an open or short
  4. Measure sensor B resistance against spec
  5. Replace camshaft position sensor B 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.