P000A
A Camshaft Position Slow Response Bank 1
Generic code
Ignition System
High severity
Hard repair
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What P000A means
- Camshaft is too slow to open engine cylinder valves
Possible symptoms
- Engine will not start
Possible causes
- Low oil pressure due to restriction in an oil passage or a bad oil pump
- A faulty camshaft position sensor
- A faulty camshaft position actuator solenoid
- Camshaft adjustment valve 1 fault
- A faulty VCT (variable cam timing) phaser
- Binding in the VCT unit
- Damaged or corroded connector terminal, wiring, or harness
- Bad PCM or ECM (rare)
Related parts
- Camshaft Position Sensor: The camshaft position sensor monitors the position of the camshaft to regulate fuel injection. Problems lead to stalling or car failing to start.
Possible solutions
- If connections and wiring appear to be in good condition, test the wiring and connectors using a digital multi meter. If a fault in the voltage is found, that section of wiring or connection will be replaced
- If not, it may be necessary to replace the fuel cooler pump itself
- Replacing the timing chain and guides
- Check the system following manufacturers pinpoint tests
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