DTC P0010: Camshaft Position "A" Actuator Circuit (Bank 1); DTC P0020: Camshaft Position "A" Actuator Circuit (Bank 2) [02/2014 - 11/2016]: Procedure
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- READ OUTPUT DTC (DTC P0010 OR P0020)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the power switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Clear the DTC after recording the freeze frame data and DTC.
Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [02/2014 - 11/2016]
Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Clear DTCs
- Turn the power switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
- Turn the power 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 and ECT > Trouble Codes
Result
Result Proceed to DTC P0010 or P0020 is output A DTCs are not output B
Result: 2
B
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [02/2014 - 11/2016]
Result: 1
A
See step 2
- INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
- Inspect the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly.
Refer to INSPECTION [02/2014 - 11/2016]
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result: 2
NG
REPLACE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL [02/2014 - 11/2016]
Result: 1
OK
See step 3
- Inspect the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY - ECM)
- Disconnect the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly connector.
- Disconnect the ECM connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition C37-1 - C1-10 (OC1+) Always Below 1 Ω C37-2 - C1-11 (OC1-) Always Below 1 Ω C38-1 - C1-8 (OC2+) Always Below 1 Ω C38-2 - C1-9 (OC2-) Always Below 1 Ω C37-1 or C1-10 (OC1+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher C37-2 or C1-11 (OC1-) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher C38-1 or C1-8 (OC2+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher C38-2 or C1-9 (OC2-) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result: 1
OK
REPLACE ECM. Refer to REMOVAL [02/2014 - 11/2016]
Result: 2
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR