P001B
A Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit Low Bank 1
Low control voltage at the cam profile actuator (intake, profile A, bank 1). Typically a short to ground in the wiring or actuator coil.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: Yes
- Repair difficulty: medium
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Power loss especially in mid-rpm range
- Possible rough idle or stalling
- Increased fuel consumption
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Wiring shorted to groundCommon
- Actuator coil shorted internallyPossible
- Connector pins corroded - high contact resistanceLess likely
Parts involved
- Cam Profile Actuator
- Actuator Wiring
P001B is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.