What is intake camshaft position actuator?

The intake camshaft actuator features a gray electrical plug and is located closer to the front of the vehicle on the top of the cylinder head. When your factory intake actuator begins to fail your car’s computer may trigger fault codes P0010 or P011 resulting in a check engine light.

What is exhaust camshaft position actuator circuit?

The camshaft position actuator solenoid valve controls the oil flow to the actuator, which in turn, advances or retards the camshaft. Solenoid operation is controlled by the car’s primary computer, also known as the powertrain control module or PCM.

What does P0010 mean?

P0010 is a generic OBD-II code indicating an issue with the engine control module (ECM) detecting a variation in the mechanical timing between the crankshaft and bank 1 camshaft. The timing issue is typically detected during higher RPMs of the engine when the ECM attempts to adjust valve lift during higher speeds.

What is code P0023?

What the P0023 code means. P0023 is the OBD-II generic code indicating the Engine Control Module (ECM) has determined that the bank 2 exhaust camshaft Oil Control Valve (OCV) has an open or short circuit. This happens during one drive cycle.

Where is the exhaust camshaft position actuator solenoid?

Replacement Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve – For VVT (Variable Valve Timing), this actuator located on the side of the valve cover in front of your or vehicle engine control the position of the camshafts.

What causes P0020?

Code P0020 is triggered when the ECM attempts to adjust the Bank 2 intake camshaft timing by utilizing one of these valves and it detects an electrical issue in either the circuit going to the valve or the windings of the solenoid in the valve itself.

Can you drive with code P0010?

What Does Code P0010 Mean? Issue Severity: MODERATE – Extended driving with this code may cause internal engine damage. Repair Urgency: Get this code fixed as soon as possible to avoid loss of power, fuel economy, and damage to your emission system.