OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0020 "A" Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 2)
Electrical fault in the bank 2 intake camshaft position actuator. Same diagnostic principle as P0010 but on the second cylinder bank.
Is it safe to drive with P0020?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyOil control valve electrically failed
- PossibleWiring or connector fault
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
- 0.5–2.5 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Camshaft Position Actuator, Oil Control Valve
Related codes
- P0010"A" Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)
- P0013"B" Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)
- P0023"B" Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 2)
- P001DA Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit/Open Bank 2
- P001EA Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit Low Bank 2
- P001FA Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit High Bank 2
- P0021"A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced (Bank 2)
- P0022"A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 2)
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.