DTC P0010: Camshaft Position "A" Actuator Circuit (Bank 1); DTC P0020: Camshaft Position "A" Actuator Circuit (Bank 2) [09/2014 - 11/2017]: Procedure
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- READ OUTPUT DTC (DTC P0010 OR P0020)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Clear the DTC after recording the freeze frame data and DTC.
Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [09/2014 - 11/2017]
Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs
- Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG) and wait 5 seconds.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
- Read the DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes
Result
Result Proceed to DTC P0010 or P0020 is output A DTCs are not output B
Result:
B
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [09/2014 - 11/2017]
Result:
A
See step 2
- INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (FOR INTAKE CAMSHAFT)
- Inspect the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly (for intake camshaft).
Refer to INSPECTION [09/2014 - 11/2017]
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPLACE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (FOR INTAKE CAMSHAFT). Refer to REMOVAL [09/2014 - 11/2017]
Result:
OK
See step 3
- Inspect the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly (for intake camshaft).
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (FOR INTAKE CAMSHAFT) - ECM)
- Disconnect the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly (for intake camshaft) connector.
- Disconnect the ECM connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition F27-1 - F1-12 (OC1+) Always Below 1 Ω F27-2 - F1-11 (OC1-) Always Below 1 Ω F19-1 - F1-10 (OC2+) Always Below 1 Ω F19-2 - F1-9 (OC2-) Always Below 1 Ω F27-1 or F1-12 (OC1+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher F27-2 or F1-11 (OC1-) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher F19-1 or F1-10 (OC2+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher F19-2 or F1-9 (OC2-) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
REPLACE ECM. Refer to REMOVAL [09/2014 - 11/2017]
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR