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PowertrainP054D

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

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

23 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 23

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP054DNo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP054DCold Start 'B' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
BYDP054DCold Start 'B' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
CheryP054DCold Start 'B' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DaewooP054DNo description available Powertrain
DFFSP054DCold Start 'B' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DFFXP054DCold Start 'B' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DFXKP054DCold Start 'B' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
EOBDP054DKaldstart 'B' kamakselposisjon timing for sen bank 2 BrandPowertrain
GeelyP054DCold Start 'B' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
GMP054DCold Start 'B' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
Great WallP054DCold Start 'B' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
HafeiP054DCold Start 'B' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
HoldenP054DCold Start Exhaust Camshaft Position System Performance Bank 2 - Retarded BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP054DNo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP054DNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP054DCold Start 'B' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP054DNo description available Powertrain
OpelP054DCold Start 'B' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP054DNo description available Powertrain
SaabP054DCold Start 'B' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P054DCold Start 'B' Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP054DCold start 'B' camshaft position timing over-retarded bank 2 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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