Seat P0010 Valve Timing Control Oil Control Solenoid Valve Fault

Description

OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0010 Seat

“A” Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit

What does this mean?

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

Causes

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

2013 Seat Mii,2013 Seat Leon,2013 Seat Ibiza Cupra,2013 Seat Ibiza,2012 Seat Toledo Concept,2012 Seat Exeo ST,2012 Seat Exeo,2012 Seat Alhambra 4WD,2011 Seat Ibiza,2010 Seat Ibiza,2009 Seat Leon,2009 Seat Ibiza,2009 Seat Altea,2007 Seat Altea,2006 Seat Leon,2006 Seat Ibiza,2005 Seat Toledo,2005 Seat Altea,2004 Seat Ibiza,2004 Seat Cordoba,2002 Seat Ibiza

 

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