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

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

Description:  The comprehensive component monitor (CCM) monitors the variable cam timing (VCT) circuit to the powertrain control module (PCM) for high and low voltage. If during testing the voltage falls below a calibrated limit for a calibrated amount of time the test fails.
Possible Causes: 
  • Open or short in the VCT circuit
  • Open VPWR circuit
  • Open or short in the VCT solenoid valve
Diagnostic Aids:  This DTC is a circuit check. Testing should include the harness and solenoid coil.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to HK: Variable Cam Timing (VCT) STEP HK1.