Powertrain
generic / SAE
P2C1C
B Camshaft Profile Actuator Position Sensor C Circuit Low Bank 1
The position sensor C of camshaft profile actuator on the exhaust side of bank 1 reports a circuit low condition. Cam profile selection feedback cannot be measured reliably.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / numberC / 1C
Possible causes
- Signal wire shorted to ground high
- Internal sensor short medium
- Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance low
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Power loss especially in mid-rpm range
- Possible rough idle or stalling
- Increased fuel consumption
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 150–800 €
- Estimated time: 1–4 h
- Component: b camshaft profile actuator pos sensor c b1
- Component: wiring harness
- Component: ecm
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012