OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P002C B Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit High Bank 1
Excessively high control voltage at the exhaust cam profile actuator (profile A, bank 1). Short to power or open ground.
Is it safe to drive with P002C?
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
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
- Less likelySupply wire pinched against B+ source
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
- P001CA Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit High Bank 1
- P001FA Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit High Bank 2
- 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
- P0029Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2
- P002AB Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P002BB Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit Low Bank 1
- P002DB Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit/Open Bank 2
- P002EB Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit Low Bank 2
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.