P000A Code- 'A' Camshaft Position Slow Response Bank 1

What Does Code P000A Mean

The purpose of camshafts in a vehicle is to open and close the intake and exhaust valves on the engine’s cylinders in order to keep the engine running smoothly. The timing of this process is critical to the engine running efficiently and correctly. When your vehicle sets code P000A, it means the timing of this process is slower than expected by the vehicle’s computer.

“A” indicates that the problem involves the intake valves on Bank 1. The PCM (powertrain control module) monitors the camshaft’s position as well as where its future position is supposed to be. If the change in the camshaft’s position is smaller than it should be during a specific time period, called the diagnostic time, the PCM detects this deficit and over time, if these changes in response time continue, the P000A will set.

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Possible symptoms

• Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

Possible causes

• Erratic camshaft position due to low oil pressure
• Oil flow restriction in the oil passages or the variable camshaft timing (VCT) valve body
• Camshaft advance mechanism binding (VCT unit)
• Damaged VCT phaser
• Radio frequency interference (RFI)

What repairs can fix the P000A code?

Repairs that may eliminate this stored code include:

• Cam position sensor replacement
• N205 valve replacement
• Clearing of the oil pump pickup tube filter and other oil passages
• Wiring/connector replacement to or from the camshaft adjustment valve
• Oil pump replacement
• VCT phaser replacement
• Retiming of the engine

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