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P34A8

A Camshaft Position Actuator Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 2

System
Auxiliary emission controls (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Auxiliary Emissions Controls

What it means

P34A8 means A Camshaft Position Actuator Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 2.

Where it lives

For P34A8, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P34A8 puts it on bank 2.

Check these first

  • A bank 2 actuator temperature sensor contaminated by oil or coolant
  • A worn sensing element inside the bank 2 temperature sensor
  • A bank 2 sensor signal that drifts or reads erratically
  • A loose or corroded connector at the bank 2 actuator temperature sensor

What to do next

  1. Read the bank 2 actuator temperature sensor value on a scan tool
  2. Compare the bank 2 sensor reading to a cold engine baseline
  3. Inspect the bank 2 sensor connector for corrosion and moisture
  4. Check the bank 2 sensor wiring for open and short faults
  5. Replace the bank 2 actuator temperature sensor if the signal is erratic
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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