P0010 'A' Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)

Common causes

• Failed VVT (oil control) solenoid
• Damaged wiring or corroded connector
• Blown fuse
• Rarely, the engine computer

Symptoms

• Check engine light
• Rough idle
• Reduced power
• Poor fuel economy

Can I drive with it?

Usually drivable for a short time, but get it fixed soon – the engine loses its variable valve timing until it is.

Tip: Because this is a circuit code, check the solenoid's connector and wiring before buying parts.

Which scanner reads it?

Any OBD2 scanner reads it. Tools with active tests can switch the VVT solenoid on and off on supported cars to check it.

Budget tools like the ANCEL AD310 read it; tools with live data and graphing – like the BlueDriver or OBDLink MX+ – help you find the cause. Not sure which fits you? Try the Find My Scanner quiz.

In the data

Of the vehicle complaints owners filed with NHTSA from 2015 to 2025, 51 quote P0010 – most often from Chevrolet, Hyundai, Kia owners. Complaints lean toward serious problems, so treat this as a sign of how often the code turns up in real reports, not how often cars get it.

Both sources are compared on the Trends page.

Related codes

• P0011 'A' Camshaft Position – Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)
• P0014 'B' Camshaft Position – Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)
• P0016 Crankshaft Position – Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A)
• P0008 Engine Position System Performance (Bank 1)
• P0017 Crankshaft Position – Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor B)
• P0325 Knock Sensor 1 Circuit (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
• P0335 Crankshaft Position Sensor 'A' Circuit Malfunction

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