P3011moderate severityPowertrain
Camshaft Profile Actuator A Control Circuit Bank 1
on 2015 Kia Forte 1.8L I4 · FWD
What this code means
The electrical circuit for the camshaft profile actuator A on Bank 1 is malfunctioning. The PCM cannot properly command the cam profile switch.
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light
- No cam profile switching
- Reduced high-RPM performance
- Engine feels flat above mid-RPM
- Poor fuel economy at highway speeds
Common causes
- Open or short in actuator circuit
- Faulty actuator solenoid coil
- Corroded connector pins
- PCM driver failure
- Damaged wiring near exhaust
Diagnostic steps
- Measure voltage at actuator connector
- Test actuator solenoid resistance
- Inspect wiring for damage near exhaust manifold
- Check PCM output with oscilloscope
- Verify connector pin condition
Repair notes
Repair wiring or replace cam profile actuator solenoid.
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