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Diagnostic reference · P34BC

P34BC

B Camshaft Position Actuator Position Sensor A Circuit Bank 1

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

What it means

P34BC means B Camshaft Position Actuator Position Sensor A Circuit Bank 1.

Where it lives

For P34BC, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P34BC puts it on bank 1.

Check these first

  • A fault in the bank 1 B actuator position sensor A circuit
  • A loose or corroded connector at the bank 1 B position sensor A
  • A failed bank 1 B actuator position sensor A
  • A bank 1 B signal that drifts or drops out

What to do next

  1. Read the bank 1 B actuator position sensor A value on a scan tool
  2. Check the bank 1 B sensor A connector for corrosion and moisture
  3. Test the bank 1 B sensor A circuit for open and short faults
  4. Compare the bank 1 B reading to the commanded actuator angle
  5. Replace the bank 1 B actuator position sensor A if the circuit tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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