P2092: "A" Camshaft Position Actuator Control Circuit Low (Bank 2)

P2092 is the Low fault of the intake phaser valve (actuator A) on bank 2, which exists only on V and boxer engines with a separate valve per bank. Bank 2 is the side without cylinder 1. GM's 3.6 L LFX V6 in table 19OBDG03B checks this output with the high-side logic known from bank 1: a short to ground while energised, below 0.5 ohms, 20 bad samples out of 25, Type A, lamp in the first trip. The low-side controller in GM table 23OBDG07 tests the line while switched off and confirms after 0.2 s. Ford's 2014 petrol list includes P2092 but marks it only for the continuous monitor, not for the key-on or running self-test. If only bank 2 reports a fault, compare the valve resistance with the bank 1 valve and look for chafing where the harness crosses the cylinder head.

Bank 2 is the side without cylinder 1, so it only exists on V or boxer engines.

Symptoms

• Engine warning lamp on, immediately on GM LFX
• Uneven running between banks, weaker torque

Most likely causes

• Bank 2 intake valve wire shorted to ground on the cylinder head
• Shorted coil in the bank 2 intake oil control valve
• Oil inside the valve connector

What to check, in order

Start with the simplest. You can tick off each step.

1. Check the oil level and condition before anything else
2. With the connector unplugged, check whether the signal wire is making contact with ground.
3. Check the solenoid valve's connector
4. Compare commanded and actual angles in live data
5. Test the solenoid valve and its filter, if it has one
6. Check the engine timing if there is chain noise

Good to know

• Repair difficulty: medium
• It can trigger limp mode.
• It affects emissions.

What each character of P2092 means

• P: Powertrain: engine and transmission
• 2: Generic code: same on every make
• 0: Subsystem depends on the code range
• 92: Specific fault in that system

Frequently asked questions

Can I keep driving with code P2092?

Drive little and gently. If you hear timing chain noise or the oil light comes on, shut off the engine.

What causes code P2092?

The most common causes are: bank 2 intake valve wire shorted to ground on the cylinder head; shorted coil in the bank 2 intake oil control valve; oil inside the valve connector.

Related codes

• P2093"A" Camshaft Position Actuator Control Circuit High (Bank 2)
• P2088"A" Camshaft Position Actuator Control Circuit Low (Bank 1)
• P2094"B" Camshaft Position Actuator Control Circuit Low (Bank 2)
• P0020"A" Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 2)
• P0021"A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 2)
• P0022"A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 2)

Sources

• gsi.ext.gm.com: 19OBDG03B Diagnostics
• gsi.ext.gm.com: 23OBDG07
• performanceparts.ford.com: 2014 BOSS 302S OBDII Codes

Values and procedures vary by manufacturer. If it affects brakes, steering, fuel or high voltage, see a professional. Updated: 2026-11-04. How we build these pages.