P25E0

  • Powertrain
  • Manufacturer-specific
SeveritySeverity level 3 of 5: Diagnose soon.

Diagnose soon

Usually safe to drive short distances, but the fault will not clear itself and can worsen or fail an emissions test.

Standard definition

A Camshaft Position - Stuck In Locked Position Bank 2

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In plain English

Camshaft phaser A on bank 2 will not unlock from its base position. The phaser stays at the park-lock angle and cannot be advanced or retarded as commanded.

A trouble code records what a control module measured. It does not identify which part failed. Test before replacing anything.

Can I keep driving?
Safe to drive
Usually safe to drive short distances, but the fault will not clear itself and can worsen or fail an emissions test.
Urgency
Diagnose soon
Will it pass emissions
Not affected
Check engine light
Solid
Symptoms you may notice
  • Power loss especially in mid-rpm range
  • Possible rough idle or stalling
  • Increased fuel consumption

Many vehicles show no symptom at all beyond the warning light. The absence of a symptom does not mean the fault is not real.

Likely causes
#CauseHow oftenComponent
1Park-lock pin stuck in the locked grooveVery common
2Low oil pressure cannot push the lock pin outCommon
3Oil control valve blocked by debrisCommon

Ordering reflects how often each cause is responsible in general, not a probability for your vehicle. Confirm by testing.

Components involved
  • Cam Phaser A B2
  • Park Lock Pin
  • Oil Control Valve
Sources
Definition
Generic code set (SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6) via the OBDexopen database, dedicated to the public domain under CC0-1.0.
Diagnostic guidance
Written and reviewed in-house. See our editorial policy.
Review status
Awaiting review

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