P052D
Cold Start A Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 2
What it means
P052D means Cold Start A Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 2.
Check these first
- A bad camshaft position sensor on bank 2
- A crankshaft position sensor that reads wrong
- A camshaft actuator that will not hold position
- Sludge blocking oil flow to the bank 2 phaser
- A worn timing chain on bank 2
What to do next
- Compare cam and crank signals on a scan tool
- Check oil pressure and look for sludge
- Test the bank 2 camshaft actuator
- Inspect the bank 2 timing chain and marks
- Clean the oil passages if flow is low
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.