P052A – Cold Start ‘A’ Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1

P052A Possible Symptoms

Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

P052A Possible Causes

Faulty Crankshaft position sensor,Faulty Camshaft position sensor,Faulty Intake valve timing control solenoid valve,Faulty Intake valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve,Accumulation of debris to the signal pick-up portion of the camshaft,Incorrect timing chain installation,Foreign matter caught in the oil groove for intake valve timing control

P052A Description

The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) monitors the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) position for an over-advanced camshaft timing during cold start up. The test fails when the camshaft timing exceeds a maximum calibrated value or remains in an advanced position.