OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P002B B Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit Low Bank 1
Low control voltage at the exhaust cam profile actuator (profile A, bank 1). Short to ground in wiring or coil.
Is it safe to drive with P002B?
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 ground
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
- Less likelyHarness chafing through insulation
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
- P001BA Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit Low Bank 1
- P001EA Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit Low Bank 2
- P002EB Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit Low Bank 2
- P2B34A Camshaft Profile Actuator B Control Circuit Low Bank 1
- P2B37A Camshaft Profile Actuator B Control Circuit Low Bank 2
- P2B3AB Camshaft Profile Actuator B Control Circuit Low Bank 1
- P2B3DB Camshaft Profile Actuator B Control Circuit Low Bank 2
- P0028Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 2)
- P0029Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2
- P002AB Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P002CB Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit High Bank 1
- P002DB Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit/Open Bank 2
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.