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Diagnostic reference · P054A

P054A

Cold Start B Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1

System
Speed and idle control (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Computer and Auxiliary Controls

What it means

P054A means Cold Start B Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1.

Check these first

  • A faulty camshaft position sensor on bank 1
  • A worn camshaft on bank 1
  • Low oil pressure
  • Camshaft timing advanced on bank 1
  • A PCM that misfires the timing command

What to do next

  1. Monitor bank 1 cam timing on a scan tool during a cold start
  2. Check oil pressure and level
  3. Test the camshaft position sensor
  4. Inspect the camshaft and timing marks
  5. Reprogram the PCM if the timing data is wrong
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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