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Diagnostic reference · P2B45

P2B45

A Camshaft Position Actuator Position Sensor B Circuit Low Bank 2

System
Powertrain control (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

What it means

P2B45 means A Camshaft Position Actuator Position Sensor B Circuit Low Bank 2.

Where it lives

For P2B45, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P2B45 puts it on bank 2.

Check these first

  • A short to ground on the A camshaft position actuator position sensor B signal bank 2
  • A failed A camshaft position actuator position sensor B
  • A sensor B harness chafed to ground on the bank 2 head
  • Oil intrusion into the sensor B connector

What to do next

  1. Scan all modules and read the A camshaft position actuator position sensor B voltage bank 2
  2. Inspect the bank 2 sensor B connector for oil or corrosion
  3. Test the sensor B signal wire bank 2 for a short to ground
  4. Command the bank 2 actuator and watch sensor B
  5. Replace the A camshaft position actuator position sensor B if the circuit is sound
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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