PowertrainP001A
CautionSeverity: Caution - get it checked when you can
A Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit/Open (Bank 1)
Key terms: Oxygen sensor: measures oxygen in the exhaust gas · Mass air flow sensor: measures the air going into the engine · Bank 1: the side of the engine containing cylinder 1 · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions
1What it means in plain English
This code is in the fuel and air metering range, which includes fuel-pressure and camshaft-timing faults.
2Common causes
- Dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor
- Vacuum or intake air leak
- Weak fuel pump or clogged fuel filter
- Faulty fuel injector
- Faulty oxygen sensor
- Wiring or connector fault
3Can I drive?
Have it diagnosed promptly. Some codes in this range affect fuel pressure or camshaft timing; if the engine loses power, runs badly, or stalls, stop safely and get professional help.
This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.
4Brand data 25
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Leyland CV | P001A | A Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit/Open (Bank 1) SAE | Powertrain |
| BAIC Motor | P001A | 'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/Open Bank 1 Brand | Powertrain |
| BYD | P001A | 'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/Open Bank 1 Brand | Powertrain |
| Chery | P001A | 'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/Open Bank 1 Brand | Powertrain |
| Daewoo | P001A | A Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit/Open (Bank 1) SAE | Powertrain |
| DFFS | P001A | Lost communication with start/stop ECU Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFX | P001A | 'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/Open Bank 1 Brand | Powertrain |
| DFXK | P001A | 'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/Open Bank 1 Brand | Powertrain |
| EOBD | P001A | 'A'-kamaxelprofilaktuator 'A'-styrkrets/öppen bank 1 Brand | Powertrain |
| Geely | P001A | 'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/Open Bank 1 Brand | Powertrain |
| GM | P001A | 'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/Open Bank 1 Brand | Powertrain |
| Great Wall | P001A | 'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/Open Bank 1 Brand | Powertrain |
| Hafei | P001A | 'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/Open Bank 1 Brand | Powertrain |
| Holden | P001A | A Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit/Open (Bank 1) SAE | Powertrain |
| Honda | P001A | A Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit/Open (Bank 1) SAE | Powertrain |
| Hyundai | P001A | A Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit/Open (Bank 1) SAE | Powertrain |
| Land Rover | P001A | 'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/Open Bank 1 Brand | Powertrain |
| Maserati | P001A | A Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit/Open (Bank 1) SAE | Powertrain |
| Mitsubishi | P001A | Oil control valve circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Opel | P001A | A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/Open Bank 1 Brand | Powertrain |
| Peugeot | P001A | A Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit/Open (Bank 1) SAE | Powertrain |
| Proton | P001A | Oil control valve circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Saab | P001A | 'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/Open Bank 1 Brand | Powertrain |
| MG (SAIC) | P001A | 'A' Camshaft Profile Control Circuit/Open Bank 1 Brand | Powertrain |
| Toyota | P001A | Lost communication with start/stop ECU Brand | Powertrain |
Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.
5Extended variant codes 3
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P001A and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | P001A13 | The output for solenoid 1 'Intake' (cylinder bank 1) for CAMTRONIC has an electrical fault or open circuit. There is an open circuit. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P001A4B | Der Ausgang für Stellmagnet 1 der CAMTRONIC hat einen elektrischen Fehler oder Unterbrechung. Es liegt ein Fehler aufgrund Übertemperatur vor. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P001A81 | Der Ausgang für Stellmagnet 1 der CAMTRONIC hat einen elektrischen Fehler oder Unterbrechung. Falsche Daten wurden empfangen. Brand | Powertrain |
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