P2C1C
B Camshaft Profile Actuator Position Sensor C Circuit Low Bank 1
What it means
P2C1C means B Camshaft Profile Actuator Position Sensor C Circuit Low Bank 1.
Where it lives
For P2C1C, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P2C1C puts it on bank 1.
Check these first
- A short to ground on the camshaft profile actuator position sensor C signal
- A position sensor C with failed internal resistance
- Oil contamination at the position sensor C connector
- A chafed sensor C harness on the B actuator
What to do next
- Read camshaft profile actuator position sensor C on a scan tool
- Disconnect sensor C and watch the low reading clear
- Test the sensor C signal wire for a short to ground
- Inspect the sensor C harness for chafing
- Replace position sensor C if the circuit tests good
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.