Code result
P25CA
Intake Camshaft Actuator Park Lock Control Circuit / Open Bank 1
Moderate severity
What it means
The controller cannot drive the park-lock pin that secures the intake camshaft phaser on bank 1 in its base position at engine off. Without the lock, the next start can suffer poor combustion or rough idle until the phaser builds oil pressure.
Is it safe to drive?
Use caution
The vehicle is usually drivable for short distances, but the problem can worsen or affect emissions. Diagnose and repair as soon as practical.
Most likely causes
Open coil in the park-lock solenoid
highOne of the most commonly reported causes for this code — check this first.
Broken control wire between ECU and solenoid
mediumA plausible cause — test and verify before replacing parts.
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