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DTC P0010: Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open (Bank 1)

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DTC P0010: INTAKE CAMSHAFT POSITION ACTUATOR CIRCUIT/OPEN (BANK 1)

Description:  The powertrain control module (PCM) monitors the variable camshaft timing (VCT) circuit to the PCM for high and low voltage. The test fails if the voltage exceeds or falls below a calibrated limit for a calibrated amount of time.
Possible Causes: 
  • Open or short in the VCT circuit
  • Open VPWR circuit
  • Open or short in the VCT solenoid valve
Diagnostic Aids: 
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST HK .