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 21 hours ago 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.