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P0010 Lexus Code - Camshaft Position 'A' Actuator Circuit Bank 1

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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P0010 Lexus?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Dirty Oil
  • Faulty Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly
  • Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly circuit is open or shorted
  • Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Assembly circuit is open or shorted
  • Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)

Code Tech Notes

If the engine oil is clean and the VVT and OCV circuits are OK, replace the VVT to resolve the problem.

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How to Fix the DTC P0010 Lexus?

Check the 'Possible Causes' listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the P0010 Lexus code is 1.0 hour of labor. The diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops vary depending on the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
  • Lack/Loss of power
  • Engine rough idle

What Does the P0010 Lexus Code Mean?

The Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system adjusts the intake valve timing to improve driveability. The engine oil pressure turns the VVT controller to adjust the valve timing.
The camshaft timing oil control valve assembly is a solenoid valve and switches the engine oil line. The valve moves when the Engine Control Module (ECM) applies 12 V to the solenoid. The ECM changes the energizing time to the solenoid (duty-cycle) in accordance with the camshaft position, crankshaft position, throttle position, etc.
This Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is designed to detect an open or short in the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly (for intake camshaft) circuit. If the camshaft timing oil control valve duty-cycle is excessively high or low while the ignition switch is ON or the engine is running, the ECM will illuminate the MIL and store the DTC.

P0010 Lexus Code - Camshaft Position 'A' Actuator Circuit Bank 1

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