Saab P0010 Valve Timing Control Oil Control Solenoid Valve Fault

Description

OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0010 Saab

“A” Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit

What does this mean?

OBD2 Code P0010 Saab definition:
A P0010 Saab code definition:the VVT (variable valve timing) or VCT (variable camshaft timing) components and the car’s PCM (powertrain control module). That consists of an oil control valve (OCV), also called a solenoid valve and other components. Basically the check engine light and associated P0010 Saab trouble code means that the voltage in the circuit has fallen below a set limit for a specific amount of time (varies by make/model/engine).

Symptoms

Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0010 Saab
Check Engine Light illuminated (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) Rough running

Causes

Possible causes of OBD code P0010 Saab
A code P0010 Saab may mean that one or more of the following has happened: Faulty oil control valve (OCV) Open or short in the VVT/VCT circuit Open or short in the OCV / solenoid valve

Possible Solutions

Some recommended troubleshooting and repair steps are: Carefully inspect the Bank 1 VVT/VCT system circuit wiring and connectors, repair as required With a warm engine, test the operation of the OCV, replace/repair as needed


The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Saab:

2012 Saab 9-5,2012 Saab 9-4X,2011 Saab PhoeniX Concept,2010 Saab 9-5 Sedan,2010 Saab 9-3,2010 Saab 9-3X,2008 Saab Turbo X,2008 Saab 9-X,2008 Saab 9-7X,2008 Saab 9-4X,2008 Saab 9-3,2008 Saab 9-3,2008 Saab 9-3,2006 Saab 9-7X,2006 Saab 9-5,2006 Saab 9-3,2005 Saab 9-5,2005 Saab 9-3,2005 Saab 9-2,2003 Saab 95,2003 Saab 93

 

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