OBD-II code · Powertrain (manufacturer / generic)
P34AA A Camshaft Position Actuator Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Bank 2
Cam actuator A temperature sensor on bank 2 signal voltage below expected range. The camshaft position sensor identifies which cylinder is on the compression stroke — without it the ECM cannot run sequential injection or coil-on-plug ignition correctly.
Is it safe to drive with P34AA?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelySignal wire 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
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Cam Actuator A Temp Sensor B2, Sensor Wiring
Related codes
- P34A6A Camshaft Position Actuator Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Bank 1
- P34B6B Camshaft Position Actuator Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Bank 1
- P34BAB Camshaft Position Actuator Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Bank 2
- P34A7A Camshaft Position Actuator Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 1
- P34A8A Camshaft Position Actuator Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 2
- P34A9A Camshaft Position Actuator Temperature Sensor Range/Performance Bank 2
- P34ABA Camshaft Position Actuator Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 2
- P34ACA Camshaft Position Actuator Position Sensor A Circuit Bank 1
- P34ADA Camshaft Position Actuator Position Sensor A Range/Performance Bank 1
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.