P052C
Cold Start A Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 2
What it means
P052C means Cold Start A Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 2.
Check these first
- A failing camshaft position sensor on bank 2
- A VVT solenoid that will not adjust on bank 2
- Worn valve train parts on bank 2
- Camshaft timing advanced on bank 2
- A PCM that misreads bank 2 cam data
What to do next
- Monitor bank 2 cam timing during a cold start
- Test the bank 2 camshaft position sensor
- Check the bank 2 VVT solenoid for sticking or debris
- Inspect the timing chain and valve train on bank 2
- Reflash or replace the PCM if the data is wrong
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.