What Does P001E Mean?
The PCM has detected low voltage on the Bank 2 intake (A) camshaft profile control solenoid circuit. This is the Bank 2 counterpart of P001B. A short to ground in the wiring or a shorted solenoid coil is pulling the circuit voltage below the minimum expected threshold.
Common Causes
35%
Short to ground in the Bank 2 cam profile solenoid wiring harness
30%
Internally shorted camshaft profile solenoid coil on Bank 2
20%
Damaged wire insulation allowing contact with engine ground surfaces
10%
Water or oil contamination in the solenoid connector
5%
PCM input pin corrosion reading falsely low voltage
Diagnostic Steps
1
Measure the Bank 2 intake cam profile solenoid coil resistance — below manufacturer minimum spec indicates internal shorted windings
2
Disconnect the solenoid and check each wire for short to ground: resistance should be greater than 10K ohms from each pin to chassis ground
3
Inspect the harness from the solenoid back to the firewall area for chafing, especially near exhaust components on Bank 2
4
Check for oil leaking from the solenoid seal that may have wicked into the connector causing an electrical short
5
Swap the Bank 2 solenoid with Bank 1 to determine if the fault follows the part or stays with the circuit
Estimated Repair Cost
$80 - $500
Parts + labor, varies by vehicle and location
The PCM has detected low voltage on the Bank 2 intake (A) camshaft profile control solenoid circuit. This is the Bank 2 counterpart of P001B. A short to ground in the wiring or a shorted solenoid coil is pulling the circuit voltage below the minimum expected threshold.
The most common cause of P001E ("A" Camshaft Profile Control Circuit Low Bank 2) is: Short to ground in the Bank 2 cam profile solenoid wiring harness
Typical repair costs for P001E range from $80 to $500, depending on the vehicle, location, and whether you do it yourself or go to a shop.
Bank 2 cam profile switching is disabled. The vehicle operates safely but with reduced performance at higher engine speeds due to being locked in the low-lift cam profile.
Start by connecting an OBD2 scanner to read the code and any freeze frame data. Then follow the diagnostic steps specific to P001E to identify the root cause.
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Quick Info
Category
Powertrain
System
Variable Valve Timing / Cam Profile Switching System
Difficulty
Type
Generic (SAE)
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