2NZ-FE ENGINE CONTROL SFI SYSTEM P0010 Camshaft Position "A" Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)
DESCRIPTION
The Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system adjusts the intake valve timing to improve driveability. The engine oil pressure turns the VVT controller to adjust the valve timing.
The camshaft timing oil control valve assembly is a solenoid valve and switches the engine oil line. The valve moves when the ECM applies 12 V to the solenoid. The ECM changes the energizing time to the solenoid (duty-cycle) in accordance with the camshaft position, crankshaft position, throttle position, etc.

DTC No. | Detection Item | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area | MIL | Memory |
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P0010 | Camshaft Position "A" Actuator Circuit (Bank 1) | Open or short in camshaft timing oil control valve assembly circuit (1 trip detection logic). | ·
Open or short in camshaft timing oil control valve assembly circuit ·
Camshaft timing oil control valve assembly ·
ECM |
Comes on | DTC stored |
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
This DTC is designed to detect an open or short in the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly circuit. If the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly duty-cycle is excessively high or low while the ignition switch is ON or the engine is running, the ECM will illuminate the MIL and store this DTC.
CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the GTS on.
Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the GTS on.
Wait 5 seconds or more.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
Read the pending DTCs.
- HINT:
- ·
If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
·If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
Input the DTC: P0010.
Check the DTC judgment result.
GTS Display | Description |
---|---|
NORMAL | ·
DTC judgment completed ·
System normal |
ABNORMAL | ·
DTC judgment completed ·
System abnormal |
INCOMPLETE | ·
DTC judgment not completed ·
Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions |
N/A | ·
Unable to perform DTC judgment ·
Number of DTCs which do not fulfill DTC preconditions has reached ECU memory limit |
- HINT:
- ·
If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
·If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
·If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or N/A, perform the Confirmation Driving Pattern and check the DTC judgment result again.
WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
- HINT:
-
Read freeze frame data using the GTS. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
PROCEDURE
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the GTS on.
Clear the DTC after recording the freeze frame data and DTC.
- Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Clear DTCs
- 50002 234
Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and wait 5 seconds.
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
Read the DTCs.
- Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Trouble Codes
- 50001 234
- Result:
Result Proceed to DTC P0010 is output A DTCs are not output B
A
B
Inspect the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly.
Click hereEngine / Hybrid System>2NZ-FE ENGINE CONTROL>CAMSHAFT OIL CONTROL VALVE>INSPECTION
- Result:
Proceed to OK NG
OK
NG
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 B23-1 - B56-100 (OC1+) Always Below 1 Ω B23-2 - B56-123 (OC1-) Always Below 1 Ω B23-1 or B56-100 (OC1+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher B23-2 or B56-123 (OC1-) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
- Result:
Proceed to OK NG
OK
NG