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Diagnostic reference · P2B54

P2B54

A Camshaft Profile Actuator B Control Stuck On Bank 2

System
Powertrain control (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Hybrid Propulsion

What it means

P2B54 means A Camshaft Profile Actuator B Control Stuck On Bank 2.

Where it lives

For P2B54, the part to look at first is the actuator named here. The description of P2B54 puts it on bank 2.

Check these first

  • Bank 2 camshaft profile actuator B stuck on
  • A failed camshaft profile actuator B solenoid holding position
  • Carbon or sludge locking the actuator B pin extended
  • A broken actuator B return spring
  • A short in the actuator B control circuit holding it on

What to do next

  1. Command camshaft profile actuator B with a scan tool and watch it move
  2. Test the actuator B control circuit for a short to voltage
  3. Inspect the actuator B pin and return spring for binding
  4. Check engine oil level and condition
  5. Replace camshaft profile actuator B if it stays on
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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