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Diagnostic reference · P05CC

P05CC

Cold Start A Camshaft Position Timing Performance Bank 1

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

What it means

P05CC means Cold Start A Camshaft Position Timing Performance Bank 1.

Check these first

  • Bank 1 camshaft position sensor reading off on a cold start
  • A bank 1 cam sensor contaminated by oil or carbon
  • A loose or corroded bank 1 cam sensor connector
  • A worn bank 1 cam sensor sensing element
  • A timing chain or phaser slow to respond when cold on bank 1

What to do next

  1. Read bank 1 camshaft position and timing live data on a cold start
  2. Inspect the bank 1 cam sensor connector for corrosion or oil
  3. Clean oil or carbon from the bank 1 cam sensor
  4. Check for a loose or stretched timing chain on bank 1
  5. Replace the bank 1 camshaft position sensor if the reading drifts
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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