King Repair, great video. I just replaced the 4 camshaft position sensors and now it is throwing P0016-P0018 codes, saying "Crankshaft Position-Intake Camshaft Position Not Plausible". I'm also noticing when I slow down there is a little hesitation. Did you have to drain the oil before replacing the solenoids?
Sorry for the late response. This car had other problems... apparently I was chasing a ghost. What the problem ended up being is the torque converter clutch. I discovered this AFTER I took it to the local cadillac dealer and all they could say is "well you have some misfires... that's the problem" I said no way... but I took the car back and changed all the spark plugs, high pressure fuel pump... and on and on... but yea it was the torque converter clutch
Sucks man, good explanatory video though, from all the videos I've seen yours has the best so far however nobody identifies the top and bottom solenoids if they are intake or exhaust, I only saw one video that said the top ones are in taking the bottom or exhaust
Yes i noticed heavy carbon on them when doing spark plugs but left alone any idea on how to clean?
King Repair, great video. I just replaced the 4 camshaft position sensors and now it is throwing P0016-P0018 codes, saying "Crankshaft Position-Intake Camshaft Position Not Plausible". I'm also noticing when I slow down there is a little hesitation. Did you have to drain the oil before replacing the solenoids?
Wow i am having same issue low end rpm stutters at 30 mph did vvt spark plugs and coils and tons seam foam still having issue 3.6 L buick lacrosse
That could be your torque converter clutch
Also, your intake valves could have carbon build up on them. Due to being direct injection this is a very common problem
You should change the oil anytime you replace the vvt solenoids. That engine cant get enough clean oil anyway.
Are all 4 solenoids the same where they connect to harness?
Yes, all the solenoids are the same !
@@kingrepair4401 thanks
Did that fix the problem?
Sorry for the late response. This car had other problems... apparently I was chasing a ghost. What the problem ended up being is the torque converter clutch. I discovered this AFTER I took it to the local cadillac dealer and all they could say is "well you have some misfires... that's the problem" I said no way... but I took the car back and changed all the spark plugs, high pressure fuel pump... and on and on... but yea it was the torque converter clutch
Sucks man, good explanatory video though, from all the videos I've seen yours has the best so far however nobody identifies the top and bottom solenoids if they are intake or exhaust, I only saw one video that said the top ones are in taking the bottom or exhaust
They're all the same part number
All of the solenoids are the same
Did it fix the problem?