P05CE on 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander — Cold Start 'B' Camshaft Position Timing Performance (Bank 1)
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Toyota Grand Highlander · 2024–2024
Some 2024 Grand Highlander vehicles equipped with the 2.4L turbocharged T24A-FTS engine can illuminate the Check Engine Light (MIL ON) with DTC P05CE00 - Cold Start 'B' Camshaft Position Timing Performance, Bank 1. The condition is set during cold-start cam phasing and is addressed by Toyota at the dealer level. The same turbo-four family is shared with the Tacoma and other Toyota models reporting the code.
Common Symptoms
- Check Engine Light / MIL on after cold start
- Stored DTC P05CE00 (cold start cam timing performance, Bank 1)
- Possible rough/uneven idle on cold start
How to Fix
Addressed via Toyota TSB T-SB-0103-23 for the T24A-FTS MIL-ON / P05CE00 condition; dealers diagnose and apply the bulletin remedy (calibration/cam-timing related). Owners seeing the CEL should have the code read and reference the applicable TSB rather than just clearing it, since it can recur on cold starts until the bulletin remedy is applied.
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Frequently asked questions
What does P05CE mean?
P05CE stands for "Cold Start 'B' Camshaft Position Timing Performance (Bank 1)." A generic OBD-II powertrain code. During the cold-start warm-up phase, the engine control module commands the 'B' camshaft (the second cam on bank 1, typically the exhaust cam on a dual-cam engine) to a specific position to speed catalyst light-off and cut emissions. P05CE sets when the actual measured cam position does not reach or follow the commanded position within the allowed window during that cold-start period. The car often drives normally once warm, so this frequently appears as a check engine light with a rough or slightly rattly cold start and a possible emissions test failure.
What are the most common causes of P05CE?
The most common causes of P05CE are: Low, degraded, or wrong-viscosity engine oil restricting flow to the cam phaser, Clogged oil control valve (camshaft position actuator solenoid) screen, or a failed solenoid, Stretched timing chain or worn guides/tensioner altering cam timing, Failed 'B' camshaft phaser/actuator on bank 1 stuck or slow to move, Wiring or connector fault on the oil control valve circuit, Camshaft or crankshaft position sensor reporting inaccurate timing data, Outdated ECM calibration — some manufacturers address this code with a software update. The specific cause varies by vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix P05CE?
Repair costs vary widely depending on the root cause and vehicle.
Which vehicles are affected by P05CE?
Au7o has documented P05CE across 1 vehicle models from 1 manufacturers: Toyota.
Content compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, and owner reports. May contain errors. Always verify with your vehicle's service manual.