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DTC P1380: Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Solenoid A Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1)

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P1380 - VARIABLE CAMSHAFT TIMING (VCT) SOLENOID A CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION (BANK 1)

Description:  The comprehensive component monitor (CCM) monitors the VCT circuit to the powertrain control module (PCM) for high and low voltage. If the voltage falls below a calibrated limit a calibrated amount of time during testing, 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.