Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0010
"A" Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)
An electrical fault in the bank 1 intake camshaft position actuator solenoid (variable valve timing). The ECU monitors current and feedback on the oil control valve and sets this code when the circuit is open, shorted, or out of range.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number– / 10
Possible causes
- Oil control valve electrically failed high
- Wiring or connector fault to actuator 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: 80–500 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–2.5 h
- Component: camshaft position actuator
- Component: oil control valve
- Component: actuator wiring
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- drive cycle required
Sources
References
sae:J2012