Hello, how do you know what camshaft position sensor is for the exhaust and intake. I heard ppl say that they are both different. So when searching for exhaust camshaft position sensor on advanced auto (I have a 2011 chevy malibu lt) it only pops up different results for "camshaft position sensor". I know where exactly the intake and exhaust camshaft sensor is located in my car but when buying, did you ever know which one your buying for specifically (exhaust or intake)?
Got a customer that ordered all but the rear cam sensor about two years ago from Amazon, I swapped em for her and it's ran beautiful until the other day. Flagged 10, 11, 13, 14, 366. Ofcourse had the slight valve kiss outta time noises, I swapped out the exhaust vvt Sol (only one I could get in stock yesterday) and she ran great, went right back to about 6 degrees advance on number one at an idle (by my reader atleast) she ran it to the gas station and shut it down at the pump, now it won't start back up and my reader shows a baseline 6 adv on #1 with key on engine off before jumping up to 30 during cranking and stalling itself back out. I'm heading back over today to start really digging into it and diagnosing it better, was just curious if ya had any info or tips. 🤙🔧👍 Always appreciate the good clear videos.
USE DEALER ELECTRICAL PARTS! I got caught 3 times with defect aftermarket cheap parts, on a purge valve, chevy dealer has the exact specs for all electrical parts and such.
I had similar symptoms, replace actuators and sensor as coach indicated. Actually my timing chain has slipped a notch. The computer compensated some so it ran a little swings in the timing.
I replaced cam sensor and actuators per the codes before I understood how the timing works these days. My timing chain had slipped a notch. This is a 2011 Chevy Malibu. It ran, the timing was obviously messed up in varied.
@@annadenise8902 You likely already figured this out by now but the P0010 is for a faulty VVT control solenoid valve. The one with a gray top (intake). You can replace it in about 5-10 minutes. Super easy to do. There are several videos on RUclips that show you how to do it on a 4 cyl. Malibu.
@@Tren.T That's a code that you do not procrastinate in getting to the bottom of and figuring out the reason. As you suspect, the most likely culprit is a bad sensor(s), especially if the engine is otherwise running and sounding fine. Preferably use OEM sensors, but if your economic circumstances dictate that you need to pinch pennies, buy some cheap ones off of Amazon to use, but hold on to the old ones just in case until the problem is definitely solved either by you or a mechanic. Change out those sensors (since it's easy enough to do yourself) and if that doesn't clear the code, then it would be time to have your timing chain inspected by a mechanic to see if it has stretched out over time and/or it may have jumped. If it has jumped and the chain isn't stretched, that leaves the tensioner as a likely culprit. Good luck!
I can't get a code because my Malibu will only run when bank a is unplugged. should I change both of them? I put a new one in bank a and it still wouldn't stay running.
@@jayhook-zm1pw resolved 2 weeks ago unhooked the battery for a few minutes plugged in original cps and started right up no issues since that day thanks for the advice anyways jayhook
I unplugged the camshaft sensor due to my malibu starts up and dies. It started up when I unplugged the sensor. When I replaced the sensor, i did everything like i was supposed to do but when i started the car back up, it’s doing the same shit. Please help
My front cam sensor was replace a week ago. Car stopped after a week. they replaced the new one and the rear one. Apparently the new front sensor was getting shorted. My 2011 Malibu stopped running the next day. (Actually today). I had it towed right back for them to look at Monday a.m. What is causing these to go out?
Hello, how do you know what camshaft position sensor is for the exhaust and intake. I heard ppl say that they are both different. So when searching for exhaust camshaft position sensor on advanced auto (I have a 2011 chevy malibu lt) it only pops up different results for "camshaft position sensor". I know where exactly the intake and exhaust camshaft sensor is located in my car but when buying, did you ever know which one your buying for specifically (exhaust or intake)?
Got a customer that ordered all but the rear cam sensor about two years ago from Amazon, I swapped em for her and it's ran beautiful until the other day. Flagged 10, 11, 13, 14, 366. Ofcourse had the slight valve kiss outta time noises, I swapped out the exhaust vvt Sol (only one I could get in stock yesterday) and she ran great, went right back to about 6 degrees advance on number one at an idle (by my reader atleast) she ran it to the gas station and shut it down at the pump, now it won't start back up and my reader shows a baseline 6 adv on #1 with key on engine off before jumping up to 30 during cranking and stalling itself back out. I'm heading back over today to start really digging into it and diagnosing it better, was just curious if ya had any info or tips. 🤙🔧👍 Always appreciate the good clear videos.
USE DEALER ELECTRICAL PARTS! I got caught 3 times with defect aftermarket cheap parts, on a purge valve, chevy dealer has the exact specs for all electrical parts and such.
I had similar symptoms, replace actuators and sensor as coach indicated. Actually my timing chain has slipped a notch. The computer compensated some so it ran a little swings in the timing.
Meant to say as codes indicated. Ran as good as new after replacing timing chain assembly.
I replaced cam sensor and actuators per the codes before I understood how the timing works these days. My timing chain had slipped a notch. This is a 2011 Chevy Malibu. It ran, the timing was obviously messed up in varied.
Thanks for the quick and easy tutorial
Thanks for this video buddy ,it really helped me find this sensor.
No problem 👍
Whats the side effect on the car please
What size engine, were you having a seizure?
Replaced both an still having a hard time getting light out
Keep featherin it l, brother 🤘🏾
What was the code you were getting?
P0011. P0010 is the other sensor.
@@jayhook-zm1pw I have a 2012 and I’m receiving a code of P0010. Are these the right sensors for my car. It’s a 4 cylinder
@@annadenise8902 You likely already figured this out by now but the P0010 is for a faulty VVT control solenoid valve. The one with a gray top (intake).
You can replace it in about 5-10 minutes. Super easy to do. There are several videos on RUclips that show you how to do it on a 4 cyl. Malibu.
I have a P0016, you think if I change out the cam and crank shaft sensors it would help? I know it’s time chain related but jw. Any advice?
@@Tren.T That's a code that you do not procrastinate in getting to the bottom of and figuring out the reason.
As you suspect, the most likely culprit is a bad sensor(s), especially if the engine is otherwise running and sounding fine. Preferably use OEM sensors, but if your economic circumstances dictate that you need to pinch pennies, buy some cheap ones off of Amazon to use, but hold on to the old ones just in case until the problem is definitely solved either by you or a mechanic.
Change out those sensors (since it's easy enough to do yourself) and if that doesn't clear the code, then it would be time to have your timing chain inspected by a mechanic to see if it has stretched out over time and/or it may have jumped. If it has jumped and the chain isn't stretched, that leaves the tensioner as a likely culprit.
Good luck!
Wait what's the difference on cam shaft position sensor and cam shaft acutatior
i think the actuator are the intake & exhaust ‘solenoids’
I can't get a code because my Malibu will only run when bank a is unplugged. should I change both of them?
I put a new one in bank a and it still wouldn't stay running.
What size motor? Do you mean the cam sensor unplugged the car will run?
@@jayhook-zm1pw 2.4 ecotech,yes the camshaft position sensor.
@@aladinsarsipeus you can pull a code with the key on. Motor does not have to be running.
@@jayhook-zm1pw resolved 2 weeks ago
unhooked the battery for a few minutes
plugged in original cps and started right up no issues since that day
thanks for the advice anyways jayhook
No prob. Ask me anything in the future. If I don't have the answer, I will find it somewhere.
I unplugged the camshaft sensor due to my malibu starts up and dies. It started up when I unplugged the sensor. When I replaced the sensor, i did everything like i was supposed to do but when i started the car back up, it’s doing the same shit. Please help
Find out what it is?
Hey man which camshaft sensor is bank B located, thanks
I believe 2 is the one behind the motor
@@michaelscott968 thanks, fixed it last week 👌💯🙏
Bilo was I right?
Because I have to fix my girls today
@@michaelscott968 yes, in a Chevy Malibu that is, right behind the motor, but I still changed both of mines anyway
Don't You need to disconnect the battery first ?
Nah just make sure you’re cars been off awhile
My front cam sensor was replace a week ago. Car stopped after a week. they replaced the new one and the rear one. Apparently the new front sensor was getting shorted. My 2011 Malibu stopped running the next day. (Actually today). I had it towed right back for them to look at Monday a.m. What is causing these to go out?
i have no idea. i would get a second opinion
Looks like it only cost about $25 for the part. My mechanic charged me $180 total to replace it
You got robbed! That's all there is to it, The part is around $25. Very simple part to change, it's in the open.
One more quick note, watch RUclips before you do any repairs.
How you get it disconnected
Unplug the pigtail, unscrew the hold down bolt with a 8 or a 10 mm socket. Do not over-tighten the new one!
That’s the easy one. How bout the one that’s on the back of the block. Lol
It's easy too, just a little harder to do because it's hard to see. Lol
‘ thank you sir !
Thanks..