What does a camshaft actuator solenoid do?

A camshaft actuator solenoid –normally installed in the front of each cylinder head — is used to precisely control the flow of oil into the camshaft actuator. This changes the rotation of the camshaft to adjust valve timing and valve overlap on the go.

What causes a camshaft solenoid to go bad?

What is this? There are many reasons why the camshaft position sensor could fail. Some of these include wear-and-tear, water damage, and oil embedded in the engine. There are also sensors that fail due to corrosion, which is a common problem for camshaft position sensor circuits.

How is the camshaft actuator controlled?

The VVT system generally utilises oil pressure as the internal force for the actuator to change the Camshaft phasing. The flow control of the oil pressure is performed by the VVT actuator control valve that is operated by a pulse width modulated signal from the PCM.

Where is the intake camshaft position actuator solenoid?

cylinder head
Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid are located on the cylinder head of your Chevrolet or GM vehicle control the position of the camshafts.

What is code P0010?

P0010 is a generic OBD-II code indicating an issue with the engine control module (ECM) detecting a variation in the mechanical timing between the crankshaft and bank 1 camshaft. The timing issue is typically detected during higher RPMs of the engine when the ECM attempts to adjust valve lift during higher speeds.

Can a VVT solenoid cause a misfire?

The main purpose of the VVT solenoid is to adjust the camshaft timing so you will have effective and smooth engine operation at all different RPMs. If it fails, you may find it causing your acceleration to become rough, and it might even cause misfires when accelerating.

How do you know if your camshaft actuator is bad?

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Camshaft Actuator

1. Illumination of the Check Engine Light.
2. Rough idle/engine misfires.
3. Lack of power.