Powertrain
generic / SAE
P25E0
A Camshaft Position - Stuck In Locked Position Bank 2
Camshaft phaser A on bank 2 will not unlock from its base position. The phaser stays at the park-lock angle and cannot be advanced or retarded as commanded.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number5 / E0
Possible causes
- Park-lock pin stuck in the locked groove high
- Low oil pressure cannot push the lock pin out medium
- Oil control valve blocked by debris 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: cam phaser a b2
- Component: park lock pin
- Component: oil control valve
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012