The P0010 trouble code, applicable to all car manufacturers, means “A Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open (Bank 1)”.
Background Information: The camshaft controls the opening and closing of the valves. In a variable valve timing system, the electronic camshaft actuator (or oil control valve, OCV) adjusts the camshaft angle by changing the oil pressure to the camshaft adjuster (mechanical type) according to instructions from the engine control module (ECM) to ensure the valves open and close at the optimal time. Causes of the P0010 fault include the A intake/left/front camshaft actuator (oil control valve), its circuit, connectors, dirty oil, or the electronic control module. The “A” camshaft must be the “intake,” “left,” or “front” camshaft, determined by viewing from the driver’s position to determine left/right and front/rear. Bank 1 refers to the cylinder bank that includes cylinder 1, and Bank 2 is the bank opposite to Bank 1.
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