Subaru P0010 Valve Timing Control Oil Control Solenoid Valve Fault

Description

OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0010 Subaru

“A” Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit

What does this mean?

OBD2 Code P0010 Subaru definition:
A P0010 Subaru 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 Subaru 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 Subaru
Check Engine Light illuminated (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) Rough running

Causes

Possible causes of OBD code P0010 Subaru
A code P0010 Subaru 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 Subaru:

2013 Subaru WRX Concept,2013 Subaru Viziv Concept,2013 Subaru Outback,2013 Subaru Legacy,2013 Subaru Impreza,2013 Subaru BRZ,2012 Subaru XV,2012 Subaru Impreza,2011 Subaru XV Concept,2011 Subaru Outback,2011 Subaru Impreza,2011 Subaru Forester,2010 Subaru Legacy,2010 Subaru Impreza,2009 Subaru Impreza,2008 Subaru Impreza,2008 Subaru Forester,2006 Subaru Impreza,2005 Subaru R1,2005 Subaru Pleo,2004 Subaru Impreza,2004 Subaru Forester,2003 Subaru Traviq

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