P0010 on Toyota
Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)
P0010 on Toyota vehicles indicates intake camshaft position actuator circuit (bank 1). Au7o has documented this code across 1 Toyota model — most commonly on Corolla. This code points to an electrical problem in the intake camshaft position actuator (variable valve timing) circuit on Bank 1. The computer controls an oil-fed solenoid to advance or retard the intake camshaft for better performance and efficiency, and it has detected the solenoid circuit is open, shorted, or out of range. This is usually an electrical or solenoid fault rather than a mechanical timing problem, though oil-related issues can play a role. You may notice rough running, reduced power, or lower fuel economy. Typical repair costs on Toyota range from $90 to $300, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P0010
- •Faulty intake camshaft (VVT) oil control solenoid
- •Damaged, corroded, or loose wiring/connector at the solenoid
- •Open or short in the actuator circuit
- •Low or dirty engine oil restricting the solenoid
- •Clogged solenoid screen or oil passage
- •Poor electrical ground
- •Failed PCM/ECM (less common)
P0010 on Toyota by Model
Toyota Corolla(1 issue)
- VVT-i Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve Failure Causing P0011 and Rough Running2000-2010
The VVT-i camshaft timing oil control valve (OCV/spool valve, PN 15330-22030 on 1ZZ-FE) sticks or clogs with oil varnish on high-mileage Corollas, so the intake cam phaser can no longer be controlled. This sets P0011 'A Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced (Bank 1)' (or P0010/P0016) and can cause rough idle, hesitation and a rattle at start. Low or dirty engine oil, and the small OCV filter screen clogging, are the usual root causes.
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What does P0010 mean on Toyota?▼
P0010 stands for "Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)." This code points to an electrical problem in the intake camshaft position actuator (variable valve timing) circuit on Bank 1. The computer controls an oil-fed solenoid to advance or retard the intake camshaft for better performance and efficiency, and it has detected the solenoid circuit is open, shorted, or out of range. This is usually an electrical or solenoid fault rather than a mechanical timing problem, though oil-related issues can play a role. You may notice rough running, reduced power, or lower fuel economy. On Toyota specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P0010 on Toyota vehicles?▼
Common causes on Toyota: Faulty intake camshaft (VVT) oil control solenoid, Damaged, corroded, or loose wiring/connector at the solenoid, Open or short in the actuator circuit, Low or dirty engine oil restricting the solenoid, Clogged solenoid screen or oil passage. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P0010 on a Toyota?▼
Repair costs on Toyota range from $90 to $300, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Toyota models have P0010 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0010 on 1 Toyota model: Corolla.