DTC P0010: Camshaft Position "A" Actuator Circuit (Bank 1) [08/2013 - ]: Description

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The Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system adjusts the intake valve timing to improve driveability. The engine oil pressure turns the VVT controller to adjust the valve timing.

The camshaft timing oil control valve assembly is a solenoid valve and switches the engine oil line. The valve moves when the ECM applies 12 V to the solenoid. The ECM changes the energizing time to the solenoid (duty-cycle) in accordance with the camshaft position, crankshaft position, throttle position, etc.

Fig 1: Variable Valve Timing (VVT) System Diagram

DTC No.	DTC Detection Condition	Trouble Area
P0010	Open or short in camshaft timing oil control valve assembly circuit (1 trip detection logic).	Open or short in camshaft timing oil control valve assembly circuit Camshaft timing oil control valve assembly ECM