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Nissan Sentra B18 (2020-2025) Service Manual: P0010 Intake Valve Timing Control

Dtc Description

DTC Description

DTC DETECTION LOGIC

DTC

CONSULT screen terms

(Trouble diagnosis content)

DTC detection condition

P0010

A camshaft position actuator B1

(“A” camshaft position actuator control circuit/open bank 1)

Diagnosis condition

Ignition switch ON

Signal (terminal)

—

Threshold

The electric intake valve timing control module detects internal power stage malfunction

Diagnosis delay time

—

POSSIBLE CAUSE

  • Electric intake valve timing (IVT) control module

  • Electric intake valve timing (IVT) control module power supply

FAIL-SAFE

Engine Control System

Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode

Fail safe mode

Nissan Sentra Vehicle behavior

Device fix mode

  • This mode fixes the electric IVT motor and the EVT control solenoid valve in the reference position.

  • The intake manifold runner control valve motor is turned OFF (intake manifold runner control valve opens).

Combustion control mode

Stratified charge combustion control at starting

No stratified charge combustion at starting (cold start).

Idle speed control

Stops feedback control of idle speed and controls with specified speed.

Recovery speed control at decelerating

Stops recovery speed control by the fuel cut at decelerating and controls with specified speed.

Idle neutral control

Stops idle neutral control.

Others

ECM stops the electric valve timing control. (The camshaft returns to the position of most retard angle.)

Idle Start/Stop System

When a DTC is detected, the start/stop indicator lamp blinks slowly and the idle start/stop system operation is prohibited.

When ECM detects error while operating the idle start/stop system, ECM restarts the engine.

Confirmation Procedure

Confirmation Procedure

  1. PRECONDITIONING

    If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.

    >>

    GO TO 2.

  2. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.

    2. Check 1st trip DTC.

    Is 1st trip DTC detected?

    YES >>

    Refer to DTC Diagnosis Procedure.

    NO-1 >>

    To check malfunction symptom before repair: Refer to Intermittent Incident.

    NO-2 >>

    Confirmation after repair: INSPECTION END

Dtc Diagnosis Procedure

DTC Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK ELECTRIC INTAKE VALVE TIMING (IVT) CONTROL MODULE POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT

    Check electric IVT control module power supply and ground circuit. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES >>

    GO TO 2.

    NO >>

    Repair or replace error-detected parts.

  2. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

    1. Erase DTC.

    2. Perform DTC confirmation procedure. Refer to DTC Description.

    Is the DTC P0010 detected again?

    YES >>

    Replace electric IVT control module. Refer to ELECTRIC INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL MODULE : Removal & Installation.

    NO >>

    INSPECTION END

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