P0010: Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit Open (Bank 1)

2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION P0010: Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit Open (Bank 1)
P0010: INTAKE CAMSHAFT POSITION ACTUATOR CIRCUIT OPEN (BANK 1)

Description:  The comprehensive component monitor (CCM) monitors the VCT circuit to the PCM for high and low voltage. If the voltage falls below a calibrated limit a calibrated amount of time during testing, the test fails.
Possible Causes: 
  • Open or short in the VCT circuit.
  • Open VPWR circuit.
  • Damaged PCM.
  • Open or short in the VCT solenoid valve.
Diagnostic Aids:  DTC P1380 is a VCT circuit check. Testing should include wires, solenoid coil, and the PCM.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST HK: VARIABLE CAM TIMING (VCT) Step 1.
RENDER: 1.0x

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