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Diagnostic reference · P25CA

P25CA

Intake Camshaft Actuator Park Lock Control Circuit/Open Bank 1

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

What it means

P25CA means Intake Camshaft Actuator Park Lock Control Circuit/Open Bank 1.

Where it lives

For P25CA, the actuator sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P25CA puts it on bank 1.

Check these first

  • An open in the bank 1 intake camshaft actuator park lock control circuit
  • A failed bank 1 intake camshaft park lock actuator
  • A loose or corroded connector on the park lock control circuit
  • A broken wire in the bank 1 intake camshaft actuator harness

What to do next

  1. Read bank 1 intake camshaft actuator park lock status on a scan tool
  2. Test the park lock control circuit for an open
  3. Check the actuator connector for corrosion and backed-out pins
  4. Command the park lock actuator and listen for it to engage
  5. Replace the bank 1 intake camshaft park lock actuator if the circuit tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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