OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P002E B Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit Low Bank 2
Low control voltage at the exhaust cam profile actuator (profile A, bank 2). Same as P002B on bank 2. The cam phaser actuator adjusts intake/exhaust timing under load — a stuck or slow phaser kills mid-rpm torque and can throw correlation codes between cam and crank.
Is it safe to drive with P002E?
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
- P002BB Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit Low Bank 1
- 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
- P002CB Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit High Bank 1
- P002DB Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit/Open Bank 2
- P002FB Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit High Bank 2
- P0030HO2S Heater Control Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
- P0031HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.