P0010
"A" Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)
An electrical fault in the bank 1 intake camshaft position actuator solenoid (variable valve timing). The ECU monitors current and feedback on the oil control valve and sets this code when the circuit is open, shorted, or out of range.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: Yes
- Repair difficulty: medium
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Power loss especially in mid-rpm range
- Possible rough idle or stalling
- Increased fuel consumption
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Oil control valve electrically failedCommon
- Wiring or connector fault to actuatorPossible
Parts involved
- Camshaft Position Actuator
- Oil Control Valve
- Actuator Wiring
P0010 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.