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PowertrainP34C4

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

A Camshaft Position Actuator Control Circuit Driver Current/Temperature Too High (Bank 1)

12 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Bank 1: the side of the engine containing cylinder 1 · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

Safety: This code relates to engine cooling or temperature. Overheating can damage the engine.

1What it means in plain English

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Watch the temperature gauge. Stop safely and let the engine cool if the gauge climbs, steam appears, or a red warning light comes on.

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 12

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP34C4A Camshaft Position Actuator Control Circuit Driver Current/Temperature Too High (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
DaewooP34C4A Camshaft Position Actuator Control Circuit Driver Current/Temperature Too High (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
EOBDP34C4'A' kamaxelpositionsaktuator styrkrets drivarström/temperatur för hög bank 1 BrandPowertrain
GMP34C4A Camshaft Position Actuator Control Circuit Driver Current/Temperature Too High (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
HoldenP34C4A Camshaft Position Actuator Control Circuit Driver Current/Temperature Too High (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP34C4A Camshaft Position Actuator Control Circuit Driver Current/Temperature Too High (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
MitsubishiP34C4A Camshaft Position Actuator Control Circuit Driver Current/Temperature Too High (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
NissanP34C4A Camshaft Position Actuator Control Circuit Driver Current/Temperature Too High (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
OpelP34C4A Camshaft Position Actuator Control Circuit Driver Current/Temperature Too High (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
PeugeotP34C4A Camshaft Position Actuator Control Circuit Driver Current/Temperature Too High (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
SaabP34C4A Camshaft Position Actuator Control Circuit Driver Current/Temperature Too High (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
SuzukiP34C4A camshaft posi actuator control B1 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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