OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2092 A Camshaft Position Actuator Control Circuit Low (Bank 2)
The intake (A) camshaft phaser solenoid drive line on bank 2 is stuck low — short to ground or stuck-low driver. Variable-valve timing on intake bank 2 cannot be modulated.
Is it safe to drive with P2092?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyShort to ground in solenoid drive line
- PossibleSolenoid winding shorted internally
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
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
- 0.7–2.5 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Camshaft Position Actuator, Vvt Solenoid
Related codes
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- P2090Camshaft Position B Actuator Control Circuit Low (Bank 1)
- P2091Camshaft Position B Actuator Control Circuit High (Bank 1)
- P2093A Camshaft Position Actuator Control Circuit High (Bank 2)
- P2095B Camshaft Position Actuator Control Circuit High (Bank 2)
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.