OBD-II reference

All 9.533 generic OBD-II codes, explained in detail.

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Powertrain generic / SAE

P25D0

Exhaust Camshaft Actuator Park Lock Control Circuit / Open Bank 1

The controller cannot drive the park-lock pin that secures the exhaust camshaft phaser on bank 1 in its base position at engine off. Without the lock, the next start can suffer poor combustion or rough idle until the phaser builds oil pressure.

SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number5 / D0

Possible causes

  • Open coil in the park-lock solenoid high
  • Broken control wire between ECU and solenoid medium

Symptoms

  • Check engine light on
  • Power loss especially in mid-rpm range
  • Possible rough idle or stalling
  • Increased fuel consumption

Inspection / repair

  • Difficulty: hard
  • DIY: shop recommended
  • Estimated cost: 200–1500 €
  • Estimated time: 1.5–5 h
  • Component: exhaust cam phaser b1
  • Component: park lock solenoid
  • Component: wiring harness
  • MIL / check engine light

Sources

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How to read OBD-II codes

The first letter names the vehicle system, the second digit distinguishes generic from manufacturer-specific, the remaining digits group fault area and number.

PPowertrain: engine, transmission, emissions
BBody: chassis trim, comfort, interior
CChassis: suspension, brakes, steering
UNetwork: CAN, control modules, communication