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P0010 OBD-II Trouble Code: "A" Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)
P0010 code definition The P0010 code is associated with your engine’s mechanical variable valve timing. Due to emissions and performance standards, manufacturers...

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I have engine light on my hhr chev 2009 they said at autozone that it gave a code of p0010. what does this mean and how much does 2009 Chevrolet HHR
Hello. Most of the time this is caused by a bad camshaft actuator. It can also be caused by low oil or an internal engine problem but most of the time it is the solenoid itself. If you need to...
P0010 -"A" Camshift Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1 & OBD Bulb check failed on smog test - How to search for mechanic?
Hi there. The P0010 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0010-obd-ii-trouble-code-a-camshaft-position-actuator-circuit-bank-1-by-paul-lancette) code is coming on for the VVT-I (variable valve timing with intelligence) system is malfunctioning. Changing the engine oil and filter could solve this issue and fix most of the problems. But if changing the...
My Check Engine Light is on - code P0010. The intake camshaft position actuator solenoid may be faulty.
Hello. The P0010 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0010-obd-ii-trouble-code-a-camshaft-position-actuator-circuit-bank-1-by-paul-lancette) code indicates a bigger difference in the cam timing (relative to the crankshaft) than should be possible with variable valve timing, which this engine employs. This could be the variable valve timing actuator on the camshaft...
The P0010 error keep coming up and my car keeps jumping, and turning itself off and on while I drive sometimes.
Hello, thanks for writing in. If you took your vehicle in for repairs, and it was returned with a check engine light then I would immediately return to the shop and have them take care of the issue. If the...
Replaced part after check engine light was diagnosed, but the check engine light came back on after a few days.
Hi there. The code P0010 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0010-obd-ii-trouble-code-a-camshaft-position-actuator-circuit-bank-1-by-paul-lancette) is in reference of the Camshaft Position Sensor on your engine. Check the harness to the sensor and see if its hooked up properly. Then check the sensor for resistance as the engine is...
My 2013 GMC Terrain keeps stalling
Hello. Thanks for writing in. Replacing the camshaft position sensor was a good call, however the code is more generic and can cover some more serious issues. Since you have made this recent repair, we first want to verify that...
Multiple new problems after collision repair
When there are problems that were not there before an accident that show up after repairs are done, then the problems may have been due to the last repairs. However, you know best if any of the problems are new....
2012 chrysler 200 won't start after replacing alternator which was bad after testing.
Hi there. It sounds like something may have shorted during the alternator replacement. If the positive cable going to the alternator made contact with anything metal, then it may have blown the main fuse (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/signs-your-car-has-a-blown-fuse). If not, then the battery...

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