OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P001C A Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit High Bank 1
Excessively high control voltage at the cam profile actuator (intake, profile A, bank 1). Typically a short to power or open ground.
Is it safe to drive with P001C?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyWiring shorted to battery voltage
- PossibleOpen ground return path
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Power loss especially in mid-rpm range
- Possible rough idle or stalling
- Increased fuel consumption
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.5–4 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Cam Profile Actuator, Actuator Wiring
Related codes
- P001FA Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit High Bank 2
- P002CB Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit High Bank 1
- P002FB Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit High Bank 2
- P2B35A Camshaft Profile Actuator B Control Circuit High Bank 1
- P2B38A Camshaft Profile Actuator B Control Circuit High Bank 2
- P2B3BB Camshaft Profile Actuator B Control Circuit High Bank 1
- P2B3EB Camshaft Profile Actuator B Control Circuit High Bank 2
- P0019Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor B)
- P001AA Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P001BA Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit Low Bank 1
- P001DA Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit/Open Bank 2
- P001EA Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit Low Bank 2
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.