OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0369 Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent (Bank 1)
Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent (Bank 1): the signal is intermittent or erratic. This relates to engine timing; a fault can cause rough running, a no-start, or timing errors.
Is it safe to drive with P0369?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyIntermittent connector
- Less likelyConnector with intermittent contact under vibration
- Less likelyHarness routed against vibrating component
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
- Parts involved
- Camshaft Position Sensor
Related codes
- P0344Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
- P0349Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent (Bank 2)
- P0394Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent (Bank 2)
- P0366Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1)
- P0367Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Low (Bank 1)
- P0368Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit High (Bank 1)
- P036AIgnition G Control Signal Circuit/Open
- P036BIgnition G Control Signal Circuit Low
- P036CIgnition G Control Signal Circuit High
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.