• Perform the Diagnostic System Check prior to using this diagnostic procedure:Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
• Review the description of Strategy Based Diagnosis:Strategy Based Diagnosis
• An overview of each diagnostic category can be found here:Diagnostic Procedure Instructions

For an overview of the component/system, refer to:Camshaft Actuator System Description

The solenoid valve controls the flow of engine oil to the hydraulic actuator that adjusts the angle of the camshaft relative to the position of the crankshaft.

• Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve=On
• Ignition Switch Position=Run/Crank
• Ignition Voltage=Greater than 11 V

Frequency the DTC runs=Continuously—After the running conditions are met

• DTC P0010, P0013, P0016, P0017, P0335, P0336, P0340, P0341, P0365, P0366 = Not set
• Desired Camshaft Position&Camshaft Position=6 to 29°
• Desired Camshaft Position=Does not vary greater than 3°—For greater than 3 s
• Engine=Running
• Ignition Voltage=Greater than 11 V

Frequency the DTC runs=Continuously—After the running conditions are met

Control Circuit=Commanded state does not match the actual state—For greater than 5 s

Desired Camshaft Position&Camshaft Position=Not within 6° of each other—For greater than 13.5 s

{WithTurbocharger}DTCs listed in the DTC Descriptor category=Type A DTC

{WithoutTurbocharger}DTCs listed in the DTC Descriptor category=Type B DTC—Exceptions listed below

DTC P0011, P0014=Type C DTC

{WithTurbocharger}DTCs listed in the DTC Descriptor category=Type A DTC

{WithoutTurbocharger}DTCs listed in the DTC Descriptor category=Type B DTC—Exceptions listed below

DTC P0011, P0014=Type C DTC

Engine Controls Schematics

Master Electrical Component List

• Circuit Testing
• Connector Repairs
• Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
• Wiring Repairs

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Control Module References

1. Ignition » On / Vehicle » In Service Mode
2. Verify DTC P0335, P0336, P0340, P0341, P0365, P0366 is not set
• If any of the DTCs are set

  Refer to:Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle

• If none of the DTCs are set
3. Verify the following conditions do not exist:
• Engine Oil—Contaminated/Dirty/Fill Level=Low
• Engine Oil Pressure—Low»Refer to:Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing
• If a condition exists

  Repair as necessary

• If no condition exists
4. Engine»Idling
5. Perform the appropriate scan tool control function:
• Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator»From 0 to 20° and back to 0°
• Intake Camshaft Position Actuator»From 0 to 20° and back to 0°
• Verify the scan tool parameter:
• Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Control Circuit Low Voltage Test Status=OKorNot Run
• Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Control Circuit Open Test Status=OKorNot Run
• Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Control Circuit High Voltage Test Status=OKorNot Run
• Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Control Circuit Low Voltage Test Status=OKorNot Run
• Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Control Circuit Open Test Status=OKorNot Run
• Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Control Circuit High Voltage Test Status=OKorNot Run
• If not the specified state

  Refer to: Circuit/System Testing

• If the specified state
6. Perform the scan tool control function:
• Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator»From 0 to 20° and back to 0°
• Intake Camshaft Position Actuator»From 0 to 20° and back to 0°
• Verify the scan tool parameter:
• Exhaust Camshaft Position Variance=Less than 2°—During each of the commanded states
• Intake Camshaft Position Variance=Less than 2°—During each of the commanded states
• If 2° or greater

  Refer to: Circuit/System Testing

• If less than 2°
7. Verify the scan tool parameter:
• Intake Camshaft Position Variance=Less than 2°
• Exhaust Camshaft Position Variance=Less than 2°
• Perform the action while monitoring the parameter:
• Wiggle the harness and connector(s):Q6 Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve
• Wiggle the harness and connector(s):K20 Engine Control Module
• If 2° or greater

  Repair as necessary » Wiring / Terminal(s) / Electrical Connector(s)

• If less than 2°
8. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.

   Verify the DTC does not set.

• If the DTC sets

  Refer to: Circuit/System Testing

• If the DTC is not set
9. All OK.

Note: It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down before an accurate ground or low reference circuit continuity test can be performed.

1. Ignition/Vehicle & All vehicle systems » Off
2. Disconnect the appropriate electrical connector:Q6 Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve
3. Test for less than 10 Ω between the test points:Low Reference circuit terminal 2/B&Ground
• If 10 Ω or greater
1. Disconnect the appropriate electrical connector:K20 Engine Control Module
2. Test for less than 2 Ω between the test points:Low Reference circuit terminal 2/B@Component harness&The other end of the circuit@Control module harness
• If 2 Ω or greater » Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 2 Ω » Replace the component:K20 Engine Control Module
• If less than 10 Ω
4. Ignition » On / Vehicle » In Service Mode
5. Perform the scan tool control function:
• Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve»Off
• Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve»Off

  Verify a test lamp does not turn On between the test points:Control circuit terminal 1/A&Ground

• If the test lamp turns On
1. Ignition/Vehicle » Off & Remove » Test lamp
2. Disconnect the appropriate electrical connector:K20 Engine Control Module
3. Ignition » On / Vehicle » In Service Mode
4. Test for less than 1 V between the test points:Control circuit terminal 1/A@Component harness&Ground
• If 1 V or greater » Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
• If less than 1 V » Replace the component:K20 Engine Control Module
• If the test lamp does not turn On
6. Remove » Test Lamp
7. Perform the scan tool control function:
• Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve»On
• Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve»On
• Verify the scan tool parameter:
• Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Control Circuit Low Voltage Test Status=OKorNot Run
• Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Control Circuit Low Voltage Test Status=OKorNot Run
• If not the specified state
1. Ignition/Vehicle » Off
2. Disconnect the appropriate electrical connector:K20 Engine Control Module
3. Test for infinite resistance between the test points:Control circuit terminal 1/A@Component harness&Ground
• If less than infinite resistance » Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
• If infinite resistance » Replace the component:K20 Engine Control Module
• If the specified state
8. Connect a 3 A fused jumper wire between the test points:Control circuit terminal 1/A&Ground
9. Perform the scan tool control function:
• Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve»On
• Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve»On
• Verify the scan tool parameter:
• Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Control Circuit Low Voltage Test Status=Malfunction
• Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Control Circuit Low Voltage Test Status=Malfunction
• If not the specified state
1. Ignition/Vehicle » Off & Remove » Jumper wire(s)
2. Disconnect the appropriate electrical connector:K20 Engine Control Module
3. Test for less than 2 Ω between the test points:Control circuit terminal 1/A@Component harness&The other end of the circuit@Control module harness
• If 2 Ω or greater » Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 2 Ω » Replace the component:K20 Engine Control Module
• If the specified state
10. Verify DTC P0011, P0014 is not set
• If the DTC is set
1. Ignition/Vehicle » Off
2. Remove the component:Q6 Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve
3. Verify a condition does not exist with the component:Q6 Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve
• Engine Oil—Leaking@Harness Connector
• Screen—Misaligned/Missing/Restricted/Torn
• Valve—Scored/Visible Damage
• If a condition exists » Replace the component:Q6 Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve
• If no condition exists

Note: It may be necessary to use jumper wires if the connector indexing is different between the connectors.

4. Swap the two components:
• Q6E Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve - Exhaust
• Q6F Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve - Intake
5. Engine»Running

Note:

• This step is testing the mechanical camshaft position actuator for the camshaft that set the DTC.
• Perform this test at the original location that set the DTC.

6. Perform the scan tool control function:
• Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator»From 0 to 20° and back to 0°
• Intake Camshaft Position Actuator»From 0 to 20° and back to 0°
• Verify the scan tool parameter:
• Exhaust Camshaft Position Variance=Less than 2°—During each of the commanded states
• Intake Camshaft Position Variance=Less than 2°—During each of the commanded states
• If 2° or greater » Replace the component:Camshaft Position Actuator
• If less than 2° » Replace the component:Q6 Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve—The original component that set the DTC
• If the DTC is not set
11. Test or replace the component:Q6 Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve

1. Ignition/Vehicle » Off
2. Disconnect the appropriate electrical connector:Q6 Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve
3. Test for 5 to 12 Ω between the test points:Control terminal 1/A&Low Reference terminal 2/B
• If not between 5 and 12 Ω

  Replace the component:Q6 Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve

• If between 5 and 12 Ω
4. Test for infinite resistance between the test points:Each terminal of the component&The component's housing
• If less than infinite resistance

  Replace the component:Q6 Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve

• If infinite resistance
5. All OK.

1. Ignition/Vehicle » Off
2. Disconnect the appropriate electrical connector:Q6 Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve
3. Connect a jumper wire between the test points:Low Reference terminal 2/B&Ground
4. Momentarily connect a 7.5 A fused jumper wire between the test points:Control terminal 1/A&B+

   Verify the component turns On and Off when connecting and disconnecting the jumper wire:Q6 Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve

• If the component does not turn On and Off

  Replace the component:Q6 Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve

• If the component turns On and Off
5. All OK.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair:Diagnostic Repair Verification

• Camshaft Position Actuator and Exhaust Camshaft Replacement
• Camshaft Position Actuator and Intake Camshaft Replacement
• Camshaft Position Actuator Exhaust Solenoid Valve Replacement
• Camshaft Position Actuator Intake Solenoid Valve Replacement
• For control module replacement, programming, and setup refer to:Control Module References