P2C06
A Camshaft Profile Actuator Position Sensor A Range/Performance Bank 1
The position sensor A of camshaft profile actuator A on bank 1 reports a range/performance bank 1 condition. Cam profile selection feedback cannot be measured reliably.
- 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.
- Sensor offset driftedCommon
- Actuator mechanism wornPossible
- Sensor element aged beyond calibration windowLess likely
Parts involved
- A Camshaft Profile Actuator Pos Sensor A B1
- Wiring Harness
- ECM
P2C06 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.