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PowertrainP003D

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

A Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Stuck On (Bank 1)

24 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

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

  1. Dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor
  2. Vacuum or intake air leak
  3. Weak fuel pump or clogged fuel filter
  4. Faulty fuel injector
  5. Faulty oxygen sensor
  6. Wiring or connector fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

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 24

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP003DEmissions Detection. Value Too High. Warning Level 1 BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP003D'A' Camshaft Profile Control Stuck On Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
BYDP003D'A' Camshaft Profile Control Stuck On Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
CheryP003D'A' Camshaft Profile Control Stuck On Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
DaewooP003DA Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Stuck On (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
DFFSP003DCamshaft position sensor signal lost BrandPowertrain
DFFXP003D'A' Camshaft Profile Control Stuck On Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
DFXKP003D'A' Camshaft Profile Control Stuck On Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
EOBDP003D'A' aktuator profil camshaft 'A' terkunci pada bank 1 BrandPowertrain
GeelyP003D'A' Camshaft Profile Control Stuck On Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
GMP003D'A' Camshaft Profile Control Stuck On Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
Great WallP003D'A' Camshaft Profile Control Stuck On Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
HafeiP003D'A' Camshaft Profile Control Stuck On Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
HoldenP003DCamshaft Position System Performance BrandPowertrain
HondaP003DA Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Stuck On (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP003DA Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Stuck On (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP003DIntake (A) camshaft profile control stuck on - Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP003DOil control valve stuck ON BrandPowertrain
OpelP003DA' Camshaft Profile Control Stuck On Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP003DA Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Stuck On (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
ProtonP003DOil control valve stuck ON BrandPowertrain
SaabP003D'A' Camshaft Profile Control Stuck On Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P003D'A' Camshaft Profile Control Stuck On Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP003DLost communication with hands-free component ECU or NOMADE unit BrandPowertrain

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.

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