P0010 A Camshaft Position Actuator A Control Circuit/Open (Bank 1)
What does P0010 mean?
P0010 — A Camshaft Position Actuator A Control Circuit/Open (Bank 1) (bank 1). This is an OBD-II diagnostic trouble code a scanner retrieves when your vehicle's computer detects a camshaft position actuator a control circuit/open (bank 1) on bank 1. The level of risk depends on how the vehicle is currently running and how long you've been driving with the light on.
Common causes of P0010
- Open or shorted wiring to the intake camshaft phaser solenoid
- Faulty VVT oil control valve
- Low oil level or degraded engine oil
- Faulty PCM driver for the actuator
How to fix P0010
- Check engine oil level and condition first
- Test the VVT solenoid wiring and connector
- Verify the solenoid receives the commanded duty cycle
- Inspect the phaser and timing chain for damage if correlation codes are also present
- Replace the failed solenoid or repair wiring, then relearn the cam timing if required