DTC P0010 Camshaft Position "A" Actuator Circuit (Bank 1); DTC P0020 Camshaft Position "A" Actuator Circuit (Bank 2): Description

The Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system controls the intake camshaft to provide the optimal valve timing for every driving condition. This control is performed based on signals regarding intake air volume, throttle position and engine coolant temperature.

The ECM controls the Oil Control Valve (OCV) based on signals output from several sensors. The VVT controller regulates the intake camshaft angle using oil pressure through the OCV. As a result, the relative position between the camshaft and the crankshaft becomes optimal, and the engine torque improves, fuel economy improves, and exhaust emissions decrease under overall driving conditions. Also, the ECM detects the actual valve timing using the signals from the camshaft position sensor and the crankshaft position sensor, and performs feedback control. This is how target valve timing is achieved by the ECM.

Fig 1: VVT Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit Description Diagram

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