Powertrain
generic / SAE
P000A
A Camshaft Position Slow Response Bank 1
The intake camshaft phaser on bank 1 responds too slowly to commanded position changes. Often caused by VVT solenoid sticking, oil aging, or low oil pressure.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number– / 0A
Possible causes
- VVT solenoid clogged with sludge high
- Low oil pressure or wrong oil viscosity medium
- Cam phaser worn internally medium
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Power loss especially in mid-rpm range
- Possible rough idle or stalling
- Increased fuel consumption
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 60–1200 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–6 h
- Component: vvt solenoid intake bank1
- Component: cam phaser intake
- Component: engine oil
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- drive cycle required
Sources
References
sae:J2012