PowertrainP0010

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

A Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)

41 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Oxygen sensor: measures oxygen in the exhaust gas · Mass air flow sensor: measures the air going into the engine · Bank 1: the side of the engine containing cylinder 1 · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This code is in the fuel and air metering range, which includes fuel-pressure and camshaft-timing faults.

2Common causes

Dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor
Vacuum or intake air leak
Weak fuel pump or clogged fuel filter
Faulty fuel injector
Faulty oxygen sensor
Wiring or connector fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Have it diagnosed promptly. Some codes in this range affect fuel pressure or camshaft timing; if the engine loses power, runs badly, or stalls, stop safely and get professional help.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 41

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P0010	A Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
BAIC Motor	P0010	Intake VVT circuit broken circuit Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P0010	A Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
BMW	P0010	Open circuit Brand	Powertrain
BYD	P0010	Camshaft regulating valve control circuit open Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P0010	VVT valve electrical diagnosis Brand	Powertrain
Daewoo	P0010	Intake Camshaft Phasing Powerstage Circuit Open Brand	Powertrain
Daihatsu	P0010	OCV system Brand	Powertrain
DFFS	P0010	display unit serial line Brand	Powertrain
DFFX	P0010	VVT actuator circuit Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P0010	VVT Intake Control Valve Circuit Open Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P0010	'A'-Nockenwellenversteller 'A'-Steuerkreis/offen Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Ford	P0010	VCT IN Brand	Powertrain
Geely	P0010	Intake VVT response slow Brand	Powertrain
GM	P0010	A Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit / Open Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Great Wall	P0010	Intake VVT circuit open circuit Brand	Powertrain
Hafei	P0010	A Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit / Open Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Holden	P0010	Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Control Circuit Brand	Powertrain
Honda	P0010	A Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
Hyundai	P0010	A Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
Isuzu	P0010	A Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
Land Rover	P0010	A Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
Maserati	P0010	Bank 1 Camshaft 1 Position Actuator Circuit Open Brand	Powertrain
Mazda	P0010	VCT IN Brand	Powertrain
Mitsubishi	P0010	Oil control valve Brand	Powertrain
Nissan	P0010	A Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
Opel	P0010	A Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit / Open Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Perodua	P0010	OCV system Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P0010	A Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
Porsche	P0010	A Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
Proton	P0010	Oil control valve Brand	Powertrain
Saab	P0010	A Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit / Open Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
MG (SAIC)	P0010	A Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit / Open Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Smart	P0010	A Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
Subaru	P0010	A Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
Suzuki	P0010	A' Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit / Open (Bank1) Brand	Powertrain
SWM Motor	P0010	Intake VVT circuit open circuit Brand	Powertrain
Tata	P0010	'A' Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Toyota	P0010	Consistency of VVT valve operation function, camshaft position - actuator control loop Brand	Powertrain
Volvo	P0010	Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1) Brand	Powertrain
Volkswagen	P0010	Bank 1: camshaft A (intake): position actuator malfunction Brand	Powertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 12

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0010 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	P001000	Das Stellglied 'Einlassnockenwelle' (Zylinderreihe 1) hat einen elektrischen Fehler oder Unterbrechung. Brand	Powertrain
Hyundai	P001000	The PCM sets DTC if the PCM detects that the intake control motor circuit is open Brand	Powertrain
Porsche	P001000	No description available	Powertrain
SsangYong	P001001	Cam actuator - short circuit to B+ Brand	Powertrain
SsangYong	P001002	Cam actuator - short or open circuit to ground Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P001011	(,83999,S_),S_circuit short to ground - Stop Light relay command - circuit short to ground Brand	Powertrain
Smart	P001011	(,83999,S_),S_circuit short to ground - Stop Light relay command - circuit short to ground Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P001012	(,83999,S_),S_circuit short to battery - Stop Light relay command - circuit short to battery Brand	Powertrain
Smart	P001012	(,83999,S_),S_circuit short to battery - Stop Light relay command - circuit short to battery Brand	Powertrain
Sprinter	P001012	Das Bauteil Magnetventil zur variablen Einlassventilstellung hat einen elektrischen Fehler. Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P001013	Das Bauteil Magnetventil zur variablen Einlassventilstellung hat einen elektrischen Fehler. Brand	Powertrain
Sprinter	P001013	Das Bauteil Magnetventil zur variablen Einlassventilstellung hat einen elektrischen Fehler. Brand	Powertrain

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