Powertrain
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P34C4
A Camshaft Position Actuator Control Circuit Driver Current/Temperature Too High Bank 1
The driver stage controlling the intake cam position actuator on bank 1 reports overcurrent or overtemperature, triggering thermal shutdown to protect the electronics.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric or reserved
GroupP3
Range / number4 / C4
Possible causes
- Short circuit in actuator wiring or coil high
- Actuator mechanically seized, drawing high current 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: 200–2000 €
- Estimated time: 1.5–8 h
- Component: cam actuator a driver b1
- Component: cam actuator a b1
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012