08 Boxster P00010 code.

[vza]

Hi All,08 Boxster.Getting a P00010 CEL code. Camshaft Sensor bank1.

Is replacing the sensor usually the solution? If I clear it, it comes back in a hundred or so miles. Car runs fine but I do think it lacks a bit pick up. I'll check the wires and connector. Is there a way to test the sensor to see if its bad.. Is it possible it's the variocam solenoid?

Thanks V

[JFP in PA]

8 hours ago, vza said:

Hi All,08 Boxster.Getting a P00010 CEL code. Camshaft Sensor bank1.

Is replacing the sensor usually the solution? If I clear it, it comes back in a hundred or so miles. Car runs fine but I do think it lacks a bit pick up. I'll check the wires and connector. Is there a way to test the sensor to see if its bad.. Is it possible it's the variocam solenoid?

Thanks V

I believe you are actually referring to a P0010, which is typically the code for an "open circuit" on that bank 1 sensor.

[vza]

Yes...typo..so that would mean a wiring issue? So what is the course of action. 

[JFP in PA]

Probable Causes:
Control Line Circuit Open
Control Line Short Circuit to B+
Control Line Short Circuit to Ground
Fuse Faulty
Solenoid Hydraulic Valve Faulty
Voltage Supply Circuit Open

 

Diagnostics time..............

[vza]

Ugh...where do I start. Can you point to any sources. 

[JFP in PA]

13 minutes ago, vza said:

Ugh...where do I start. Can you point to any sources. 

 

Only valid resources would be the diagnostics listed on a PIWIS system as none of this information was ever in print.

 

Using the list I provided, you should be able to assume some basics like wiring continuity, wiring shorts to ground, voltage readings, does the cam angle change when activated via Durametric or PIWIS, etc.

 

You need to remember that even the OBD II diagnostics manuals for the earlier cars only provided a sense of direction, not a set of directions.  You need to get out your digital multimeter and start poking around............

[vza]

Emm...I'll try find resources online about checking voltage to the connector. See what I come up with. The angle changes when watching cam angle when I accelerate w my Durametric but I was never able to activate my solenoids with my durametric. This was discussed on an earlier thread. Thanks V

 

 

Edited May 4 by vza

[vza]

Well I went for a drive and the CEL was gone when I started the car. Does that mean it's intermittent and most likely a wire issue?

[JFP in PA]

The code is for an open circuit, which are usually harness related.

[vza]

Checked voltage at the connector. 2 outside pins are ground with the middle at 12v with ignition on. Car running outside pin went to 14.2v,  12v in the middle and ground on the last outside pin. So one ground goes over to 14v from the DME I guess. I separated the 1st 6" of the 3 wires and twisted them around and the results stayed strong. I'll put a tone each and trace it. From what can tell by looking at the diagram the wires go to a control box left of the steering column in the footwell. Any idea where the loom or harness runs? Thanks V

Edited May 9 by vza

[JFP in PA]

Not really.

[vza]

Well I decided to spend 22 bucks 1st and just replace the sensor. The old sensor I removed has a different bosch #. I removed bosch

0 232 103 057(Mercedes apparently)and installed

#0 232 103 092. Ran at idle for few mins CEL remained on. Should I clear the code see if it comes back or will it clear itself. Thanks V

Edited May 13 by vza

[JFP in PA]

Either way, we like to clear the code and see if it returns.

[vza]

Thanks, Well the new sensor didn't change anything, threw a CEL after 145 miles. So guess it wasn't the sensor. I probed around w my new probe/tracer. Findings with engine running:

14v R/Bl right connector

12v R/Gy center "

Gnd Brn/Pink left "

Traced positive for all 3 wires from Connector to DME in the trunk(got a trace tone)

Positive continuity for all EXCEPT the R/Blu  right wire. No continuity but there was a tone when traced. Don't get it. Any thoughts? Put everything back together and CEL disappeared. Thanks V

 

 

 

Edited Saturday at 02:51 AM by vza