What are the common causes of P2616?

A short to voltage on the bank 1 camshaft A output wire. A failed bank 1 camshaft A position sensor. A loose or corroded camshaft A connector. An open in the camshaft A output ground.

Read bank 1 camshaft A position on a scan tool. Test the camshaft A output wire for a short to voltage. Check the camshaft A ground circuit. Inspect the sensor connector terminals. Replace the bank 1 camshaft A position sensor if the circuit tests good. Clear the code and retest.

P2616

Camshaft A Position Signal Output Circuit High Bank 1

System: Computer output circuits (P code)
Lamp: Check Engine Light
Category: Powertrain - Computer and Auxiliary Controls

What it means

P2616 means Camshaft A Position Signal Output Circuit High Bank 1.

Check these first

A short to voltage on the bank 1 camshaft A output wire
A failed bank 1 camshaft A position sensor
A loose or corroded camshaft A connector
An open in the camshaft A output ground

What to do next

Read bank 1 camshaft A position on a scan tool
Test the camshaft A output wire for a short to voltage
Check the camshaft A ground circuit
Inspect the sensor connector terminals
Replace the bank 1 camshaft A position sensor if the circuit tests good
Clear the code and retest

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