P0020 - Camshaft Position Actuator “B” Circuit (Bank 2)

P0020 - Camshaft Position Actuator "B" Circuit (Bank 2)

OBD-II DTC Datasheet

"B" Camshaft Timing Actuator Chain (Bank 2)

What does this mean?

This Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is a generic transmission code, which means it applies to OBD-II equipped vehicles including but not limited to Toyota, VW, Ford, Dodge, Honda, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Audi, Acura, etc. D.

Code P0020 refers to the VVT ​​(Variable Valve Timing) or VCT (Variable Valve Timing) components and the vehicle's PCM (Powertrain Control Module) or ECM (Engine Control Module). VVT is a technology used in an engine to give it more power or efficiency at various points of operation.

It consists of an oil control valve (OCV), also called a solenoid valve, and other components. Usually, the check engine light and associated DTC P0020 means that the voltage in the circuit has dropped below a set limit for a certain amount of time (varies by make/model/engine). Bank 2 is the side of the engine that does not have cylinder #1.

Note: This DTC is almost identical to P0010.

symptoms

Symptoms may include:

• Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) is on
• Rough move
• other symptoms may also be present

reasons

The P0020 code may mean that one or more of the following events have occurred:

• Defective oil control valve (OCV)
• Open or short circuit in VVT / VCT chain
• Open or short circuit in OCV / solenoid valve
• Damaged computer (PCM)

Possible solutions

Here are some recommended troubleshooting and repair steps:

• Carefully inspect the block 2 VVT / VCT system wiring and connectors and repair as necessary.
• With the engine warm, check the operation of the OCV, replace / repair if necessary.

Other Camshaft DTCs: P0010 - P0011 - P0012 - P0021 - P0022

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