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PowertrainP054C

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Cold start 'B' camshaft position timing over-advanced bank 2

24 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Bank 2: the side of the engine containing cylinder 2 · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This range covers vehicle speed, idle and oil-pressure control, charging-system voltage, and brake-switch circuits.

2Common causes

  1. Carbon build-up in the throttle body
  2. Faulty idle air control valve
  3. Faulty vehicle speed sensor
  4. Faulty charging system or weak battery
  5. Wiring or connector fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Codes in this range include oil-pressure, brake-switch and charging-system voltage faults. If the oil-pressure warning light is on, stop the engine as soon as it is safe and do not drive until it is diagnosed. If the battery or charging warning light is on, drive straight to a workshop: the car can stall when the battery runs flat. For any other P05 code, have the car diagnosed promptly rather than continuing to drive.

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 CVP054CNo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP054CCold Start 'B' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
BYDP054CCold Start 'B' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
CheryP054CCold Start 'B' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DFFSP054CCold Start 'B' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DFFXP054CCold Start 'B' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DFXKP054CCold Start 'B' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
EOBDP054CKoudstart 'B' nokkenaspositie timing te vroeg bank 2 BrandPowertrain
GeelyP054CCold Start 'B' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
GMP054CCold Start 'B' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
Great WallP054CCold Start 'B' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
HafeiP054CCold Start 'B' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP054CNo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP054CNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP054CCold start exhaust B - Camshaft position timing - Over-advanced bank 2 BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP054CCold Start Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced - Bank 2 Sensor 2 BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP054CNo description available Powertrain
PeugeotP054CNo description available Powertrain
PorscheP054CNo description available Powertrain
SaabP054CCold Start 'B' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P054CCold Start 'B' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP054CCold Start 'B' Camshaft Position Timing Over - Advanced (Bank 2) BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP054CCold start 'B' camshaft position timing over-advanced bank 2 BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP054CCamshaft adj. bank 2 exhaust: cold-start timing not reached 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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