P2C16
B Camshaft Profile Actuator Position Sensor B Circuit Bank 1
The position sensor B of camshaft profile actuator on the exhaust side of bank 1 reports a circuit 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.
- Position sensor failedCommon
- Wiring or connector faultPossible
Parts involved
- B Camshaft Profile Actuator Pos Sensor B B1
- Wiring Harness
- ECM
P2C16 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.