P03F1
B Camshaft Profile Actuator C Control Circuit/Open (Bank 1)
The drive circuit for cam profile actuator B in position C on bank 1 is open. Three-stage cam profile systems use a separate control valve per profile position.
- 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.
- Solenoid winding openCommon
- Pin pushed back out of connector bodyLess likely
- Cracked solder joint inside the module or sensorLess likely
Parts involved
- Camshaft Position Actuator
P03F1 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.