OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P002A B Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit/Open Bank 1
Open circuit at the cam profile actuator on the exhaust cam (profile A, bank 1). Same diagnosis as P001A but for the exhaust profile actuator.
Is it safe to drive with P002A?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyWiring break
- PossibleActuator coil open
- Less likelyPin pushed back out of connector body
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 Exhaust, Actuator Wiring
Related codes
- P001AA Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P001DA Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit/Open Bank 2
- P002DB Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit/Open Bank 2
- P2B33A Camshaft Profile Actuator B Control Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P2B36A Camshaft Profile Actuator B Control Circuit/Open Bank 2
- P2B39B Camshaft Profile Actuator B Control Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P2B3CB Camshaft Profile Actuator B Control Circuit/Open Bank 2
- P0027Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1
- P0028Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 2)
- P0029Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2
- P002BB Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit Low Bank 1
- P002CB Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit High Bank 1
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.