P2615
- Powertrain
- Manufacturer-specific
Diagnose soon
Usually safe to drive short distances, but the fault will not clear itself and can worsen or fail an emissions test.
Camshaft A Position Signal Output Circuit Low Bank 1
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The buffered camshaft A position output that the engine controller sends to other modules (transmission, body, ignition module) is below the expected level on bank 1. Other modules cannot use the cam phase reference for synchronisation.
A trouble code records what a control module measured. It does not identify which part failed. Test before replacing anything.
- 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
- 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.
| # | Cause | How often | Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Output wire shorted to ground | Very common | — |
| 2 | Output buffer transistor failed | Common | — |
| 3 | Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance | Occasional | — |
Ordering reflects how often each cause is responsible in general, not a probability for your vehicle. Confirm by testing.
- Control Module
- Signal Output Buffer
- Wiring Harness
- Definition
- Generic code set (SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6) via the OBDexopen database, dedicated to the public domain under CC0-1.0.
- Diagnostic guidance
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- Review status
- Awaiting review
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