P005A: The variable profile actuator of camshaft B is underperforming or stuck off
The variable profile actuator of camshaft B is underperforming or stuck off. It is usually the actuator or its wiring.
| Code | P005A |
|---|---|
| System | Engine and transmission |
| Group | P00xx, Air, fuel and emissions |
| Type | Generic: it means the same on every make |
How to read and clear P005A with Final OBD
Plug an OBD2 scanner in under the steering wheel, switch the ignition on and open Final OBD. Under Faults you’ll see P005A with its description and whether it’s confirmed, pending or permanent.
If the engine stores it over standard OBD, with FREE you read this code with its explanation for nothing and clear it. With PRO you also read the faults of every control unit and clear them in all of them.
Clearing the code only turns the light off: if the cause is still there, it comes back. Clear it once it’s fixed, and not right before an inspection. It’s all in how to read and clear fault codes and in inspections and OBD.
Similar codes
- P0056 Oxygen sensor heater circuit fault (bank 2, sensor 2)
- P0057 Oxygen sensor heater circuit low (bank 2, sensor 2)
- P0058 Oxygen sensor heater circuit high (bank 2, sensor 2)
- P0059 The lambda sensor heater resistor (bank 2, sensor 1) is not working properly
- P005B The variable profile actuator of camshaft B is stuck on
- P005C The variable profile actuator of camshaft B on the second bank is
- P005D The variable profile actuator of camshaft B on the second bank is stuck on
- P005E The turbocharger boost control B power supply voltage is below normal
- P0010 Camshaft A actuator control: open circuit (bank 1)
- P0011 Camshaft A timing over-advanced (bank 1)
- P0012 Camshaft A timing over-retarded (bank 1)
- P0013 Camshaft B actuator control: open circuit (bank 1)
What does code P005A mean?
The variable profile actuator of camshaft B is underperforming or stuck off. It is usually the actuator or its wiring.
How do you clear P005A?
With an OBD2 scanner and an app like Final OBD, which clears it for free if it’s stored by the engine control unit. But clearing it only turns the light off: if the cause isn’t fixed, P005A comes back.
Read it on your car
Final OBD reads and clears engine faults through standard OBD for free, each one explained in plain English. With PRO it also reads the faults of every control unit, each make’s own codes included, and clears them in all of them.
