P054C
Cold Start B Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 2
What it means
P054C means Cold Start B Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 2.
Check these first
- A faulty camshaft position sensor on bank 2
- A worn timing chain on bank 2
- Worn engine bearings lowering oil pressure
- Dirty oil starving the bank 2 phaser
- A stuck VVT solenoid on bank 2
What to do next
- Monitor bank 2 cam timing on a scan tool
- Check oil pressure and condition
- Inspect the timing chain on bank 2
- Test the bank 2 VVT solenoid
- Change the oil if it is dirty
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.