Captiva

DTC P0010 or P0013

The camshaft position actuator system enables the engine control module (ECM) to change the timing of the camshafts while the engine is operating. The camshaft position actuator solenoid valve signal from the ECM is pulse width modulated (PWM). The ECM controls the camshaft position actuator solenoid valve duty cycle by controlling the amount of solenoid valve ON time. The camshaft position actuator solenoid valve controls the advance or the retard of each camshaft. The camshaft position actuator solenoid valve controls the oil flow that applies the pressure to advance or retard the camshafts.

The ECM controls the camshaft position actuator solenoid valve by suppling a 12 V pulse width modulated (PWM) signal. The ECM supplies a ground to the low reference circuit.

The ECM detects that the commanded state of the driver and the actual state of the control circuit do not match for greater than 5 seconds.

DTCs P0010 and P0013 are type B DTCs.

DTCs P0010 and P0013 are type B DTCs.

If the condition is intermittent, move the related harnesses and connectors, with the engine operating, while monitoring the scan tool circuit status parameters for the component. The circuit status parameters change from OK or Not Run to Malfunction if there is a condition with the circuit or a connection.

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Camshaft Actuator System Description

Electrical Information Reference

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Note: If a crankshaft or camshaft position sensor DTC is set, the Camshaft Position Actuator output control will not function.

1. Ignition ON, observe the DTC information with a scan tool. Verify DTC P0335, P0336, P0340, and P0341 is not set.

⇒	If any of the DTCs are set, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle for further diagnosis.

2. Engine idling, command the Camshaft Position Actuator to 10° while observing the following control circuit status parameters with a scan tool:

•	The Exhaust/Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Control Circuit Open Test Status

•	The Exhaust/Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Control Circuit High Voltage Test Status

•	The Exhaust/Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Control Circuit Low Voltage Test Status

Each parameter should display OK or Not Run

3. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate Q6 camshaft position actuator solenoid valve.
2. Ignition OFF for 1 minute, test for less than 5 Ω between the low reference circuit terminal B and ground.

⇒	If greater than the specified value, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.

Note: A test lamp must be used for this test. The control circuit is pulled-up to a low current voltage, 1.5-3.5 V on the control circuit is normal.

3. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the control circuit terminal A and ground.

⇒	If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.

4. Connect the DMM black lead to the control circuit terminal A. Connect the DMM red lead to B+. Set the DMM on the diode setting. Command the CMP actuator solenoid ON and OFF with a scan tool. The DMM should transition from OL when commanded OFF to less than 1 V when commanded ON.

⇒	If the circuit voltage does not correspond to the specified values, test the control circuit for an open/high resistance or a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.

5. If all circuits/connections test normal, test or replace the appropriate Q6 camshaft position actuator solenoid valve.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate Q6 camshaft position actuator solenoid valve.
2. Test for 5-9 Ω between the control terminal A and the low reference circuit terminal B of the Q6 camshaft position actuator solenoid valve.

⇒	If not within the specified range, replace the Q6 camshaft position actuator solenoid valve.

3. Test for infinite resistance between each terminal and the Q6 camshaft position actuator solenoid valve housing.

⇒	If not the specified value, replace the Q6 camshaft position actuator solenoid valve.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.