Glad it helped! Good job. Usually people start at an oil change. You started more advance for your first six. That’s awesome. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Thanks. I just bought this part and was looking for something on you tube to show me how to fix this myself. With this video I can do this. Mechanics want to charge a lot for a simple fix. Thanks again
You’re welcome. Glad it helped. Thanks for watching. I always love hearing from viewers when they gain the confidence. Mechanic work is overpriced when most times we can do it ourselves. Best of luck in your fix. Please like and subscribe for more helpful equinox videos
Thanks man for the DYI. Saved me a lot of money. Just a note to anyone else, where he has installed a oil catch can. In a stock Terrain the positive crankcase ventilation hose is PVC. Mine broke relatively easy right at the fitting at the engine and complicated this whole process. Just be super careful not to snag / pull the hose when taking off the plastic engine cover.
Thanks for watching. And your advice is spot on. When I went to install the catch can that pcv hose snapped on me. If one snaps on you they can be ordered on Amazon for $17CAD. A lot of these components are delicate. Especially during cold Canadian winters. Thanks again and please like and subscribe.
How are you ! Could you help me? If this valve fails, could it cause me a lot of white smoke with the smell of gasoline? It's the problem I have. I already changed the FAM sensor and it's still the same... my truck. It's a 2011 Equinox 2.4
Yea it is very effective on this vehicle. It catches a lot of vapors. In the winter I fill it half full every 1000 km. I’m really impressed with how well the catch can works. I bought mine off Amazon. Here is a link to a similar one. The brand I got is no longer sold on Amazon. RULLINE Oil Catch Can Reservoir Tank 400ml Baffled Oil Catch Tank Aluminum Universal Blue a.co/d/aml8Whz Thanks for watching. Hope this helps. Please like and subscribe
Symptoms of a bad purge solenoid are as follows. The most obvious would be a check engine light and a P0443 code. Rough idling and poor or weak engine performance can also come from a faulty solenoid. If you notice your fuel consumption has increased with no change to your driving habits then this may be the solenoid. You may also experience difficulty starting the vehicle. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. And thanks for your question. Please like and subscribe
Am never buying a new Chevy straight four ever again nothing but problems getting sloppy or builds, ? Kinda wondering what's Ford is doing , thinking about honda
Need help!! I have 2014 terrain with the 2.4. It will randomly sputter and stall. Ive replace maf sensor, throttle body, upstream and downstream 02 sensors. Both catalytic converters. And the exhaust manifold. I have no engine codes either. At this poont idk were to go with it
if you are not very regular with your oil changes your Variable Timing sensors could get gummed up with oil and cause this issue. easy to replace and not extremely expensive parts. I bought mine on amazon and they are still working after many months of use.
Yes the solenoids are most common for sputtering. Clean first to see if it helps. Screens may be clogged with debris not letting oil pass through. If issue still persists then replace both solenoids. Thanks for sharing your advice. Please like and subscribe
If you have no codes I don’t think this is the issue. That being said you should try testing the solenoid using my method in this video: How To Test For A Faulty EVAP Purge Solenoid On Any Engine ruclips.net/video/rTjEj61oFGk/видео.html Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
What is the hose called that clips on the top of the solenoid? I have a 2014 equinox 2.4, and nobody has been able to tell me what it's called so I can purchase a new one.
Those codes are for the evap vent solenoid which is located underneath the vehicle in a he evap canister. Here is the video for the evap vent solenoid: ruclips.net/video/-HvQ_V2IQyg/видео.html
You would have a code telling you it’s bad with a check engine light. Also you would experience rough idle and difficulty starting the engine. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
A p2437 code is related to the secondary air injection system. This is e very tough long job. Depending on your skill level I would advise to take it to a mechanic. I do a ton of diy maintenance on mine but personally if that code came up for me I wouldn’t even attempt it. I would go to a mechanic. You may have a clog in one of the two secondary air injection solenoids, or it could be a short in the circuit. It’s at least a 1 hour job by a certified technician and there are tons of little pieces that have to come off. I’m sorry I couldn’t help you on this particular issue, however I hope you could still like and subscribe as I have tons of other videos and always more to come that you may find helpful. Thanks for watching
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 . Thank you 👍🙏 brother. I like the way you explain everything on the video. I'm checking my2014 equinox, I have fuel fumes coming in inside.
Thanks for the feedback. Are you getting any codes for stuck purge valve? Also the smell that you are experiencing, is it a raw gas smell, or is it like an exhaust/oil smell.
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 It's like a raw smell right under my drive side area. Im going to checked on my little reader it says EVAP NOT READY. ALL OTHER CODES ARE GOOD. .
I’m reading up on the evap not ready issue. It looks like you need to idle for 5 minutes, then drive around town for 5 minutes, then idle for 5 minutes so it can be ready. I’ve never experienced that message, but try that method and rescan to see what pops up after.
I have to question the sanity of the people who are in car sales, and car repair. I have a Chevy equinox 2015 then I cannot get a straight answer about what's wrong with it. It's like they bring I take it to them and they're asking me to pay for diagnostic on it, even when they do diagnostic on it without my permission. They won't tell me what's wrong with it the only thing that I know is that somebody has said the engine the motor is locked up cuz there was no oil on the dipstick. But there is no oil on the dipstick when it's 3 quarts low. I know I shut it off and it wouldn't start. I don't know if it was the starter I don't know if it's the motor I don't know what it is. And they can't put it on diagnostic and less than get it started. On top of that they won't tell me what's wrong they won't tell me how they can diagnose it I actually told me that they felt like it deserved a different owner.
I mean what does that say when they say that it deserves a different owner but they won't tell me what's wrong with it so I can get it fixed. But there's always something wrong with it and it's always worse once I take it to them to have a minor repair there's always something else wrong with it. I had plans this summer of replacing the door motor myself cuz I saw a video online of how a woman replaced the the door motor and I can't get a head for anything because somebody doesn't want me to have something nice.
I would be having it towed to a different mechanic. Are you taking it to a dealership or local garage? Unfortunately they do need to diagnose it to find the issue. Some mechanics charge for diagnostic some don’t. The fact that they are telling you they need to start the car to diagnose is wildly incorrect. I could see if they wanted to see the live stream of the engine if it were an issue that only happens while running. They sometimes record the live data while they take it for a drive. However in the situation you describe, the engine doesn’t need to be running to simply pull a code. They are shady and you need to get away from them. Other than that I’m not sure what else to say
I love mine. Best vehicle I’ve owned so far. Super fun working on it to show people the right way to go. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
A lot of people have horror stories about these vehicles. Some are extreme. But I love mine. And I always say if they hate the vehicle then get rid of it. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe for more equinox videos
Thankyouuu! This was sooooo helpful! My first time EVER working on a car & was able to follow your instructions step by step. You’re a lifesaver sir🙏🏼
Glad it helped! Good job. Usually people start at an oil change. You started more advance for your first six. That’s awesome. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Thanks. I just bought this part and was looking for something on you tube to show me how to fix this myself. With this video I can do this. Mechanics want to charge a lot for a simple fix. Thanks again
You’re welcome. Glad it helped. Thanks for watching. I always love hearing from viewers when they gain the confidence. Mechanic work is overpriced when most times we can do it ourselves. Best of luck in your fix. Please like and subscribe for more helpful equinox videos
Bro thanks for this video, I was just quoted 1200 for this job from Firestone then thought man let me see if anyone else has run into this problem.
Wow I had no idea it’s that expensive. Glad I saved you a ton. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe for more helpful videos
Thanks man for the DYI. Saved me a lot of money. Just a note to anyone else, where he has installed a oil catch can. In a stock Terrain the positive crankcase ventilation hose is PVC. Mine broke relatively easy right at the fitting at the engine and complicated this whole process. Just be super careful not to snag / pull the hose when taking off the plastic engine cover.
Thanks for watching. And your advice is spot on. When I went to install the catch can that pcv hose snapped on me. If one snaps on you they can be ordered on Amazon for $17CAD. A lot of these components are delicate. Especially during cold Canadian winters. Thanks again and please like and subscribe.
Thanks for the video! Everything was exactly how it was described.
Awesome. You’re welcome. And thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Excellent explanation and great camera work sir
Thank you. I’m glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Took me 5 minutes with this videos help!
Excellent. Glad it helped. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Thank you i hope this is easy on a pontiac solstice with 2.4l . great simple easy video without that loooooong a rambling.
Should be easy. Please let us know how it goes. Thanks for watching. And please like and subscribe
How are you ! Could you help me? If this valve fails, could it cause me a lot of white smoke with the smell of gasoline? It's the problem I have. I already changed the FAM sensor and it's still the same... my truck. It's a 2011 Equinox 2.4
Are you experiencing any codes?
I have a 2011 GMC Terrain that runs down the road perfect then loses power for awhile then picks back up. Any idea?
Great video Noticed you have a catch can is that something that these 2.4l engines need and where did you get it😎👊🏼
Yea it is very effective on this vehicle. It catches a lot of vapors. In the winter I fill it half full every 1000 km. I’m really impressed with how well the catch can works. I bought mine off Amazon. Here is a link to a similar one. The brand I got is no longer sold on Amazon. RULLINE Oil Catch Can Reservoir Tank 400ml Baffled Oil Catch Tank Aluminum Universal Blue a.co/d/aml8Whz
Thanks for watching. Hope this helps. Please like and subscribe
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 thanks just got one for my 2015 terrain 👍🏼
Nice. You will be impressed when you install it. Summer it won’t catch anything. But winter it’s very useful
What are the symptoms of a bad purge solenoid? Why do you want to replace it?
Symptoms of a bad purge solenoid are as follows. The most obvious would be a check engine light and a P0443 code. Rough idling and poor or weak engine performance can also come from a faulty solenoid. If you notice your fuel consumption has increased with no change to your driving habits then this may be the solenoid. You may also experience difficulty starting the vehicle. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. And thanks for your question. Please like and subscribe
Much appreciated! About to change mine on my 2013 gmc terrain
Excellent. Glad you found my video. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Am never buying a new Chevy straight four ever again nothing but problems getting sloppy or builds, ? Kinda wondering what's Ford is doing , thinking about honda
To each their own. I like Chevy. But it’s not for everyone.
Need help!! I have 2014 terrain with the 2.4. It will randomly sputter and stall. Ive replace maf sensor, throttle body, upstream and downstream 02 sensors. Both catalytic converters. And the exhaust manifold. I have no engine codes either. At this poont idk were to go with it
Could be anything from bad spark plugs, to clogged injectors. Bad battery or bad ignition coils. Have you cleaned the vvt solenoids?
if you are not very regular with your oil changes your Variable Timing sensors could get gummed up with oil and cause this issue. easy to replace and not extremely expensive parts. I bought mine on amazon and they are still working after many months of use.
Yes the solenoids are most common for sputtering. Clean first to see if it helps. Screens may be clogged with debris not letting oil pass through. If issue still persists then replace both solenoids. Thanks for sharing your advice. Please like and subscribe
Mine is doing the same thing did you ever find out what it was? We have changed all those parts and still have the same problem
No codes for me but i smell a gas like smell in cabin during start up do i need to change this
If you have no codes I don’t think this is the issue. That being said you should try testing the solenoid using my method in this video: How To Test For A Faulty EVAP Purge Solenoid On Any Engine
ruclips.net/video/rTjEj61oFGk/видео.html
Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
What is the hose called that clips on the top of the solenoid? I have a 2014 equinox 2.4, and nobody has been able to tell me what it's called so I can purchase a new one.
That hose is referred to as the “vapor canister purge valve hose”. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
I have codes p0449 and p0498 popping up. Would this repair fix those codes?
Those codes are for the evap vent solenoid which is located underneath the vehicle in a he evap canister. Here is the video for the evap vent solenoid: ruclips.net/video/-HvQ_V2IQyg/видео.html
How do you know if this part is bad?
You would have a code telling you it’s bad with a check engine light. Also you would experience rough idle and difficulty starting the engine. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Can the evap purge solenoid cause code p2437?
A p2437 code is related to the secondary air injection system. This is e very tough long job. Depending on your skill level I would advise to take it to a mechanic. I do a ton of diy maintenance on mine but personally if that code came up for me I wouldn’t even attempt it. I would go to a mechanic. You may have a clog in one of the two secondary air injection solenoids, or it could be a short in the circuit. It’s at least a 1 hour job by a certified technician and there are tons of little pieces that have to come off. I’m sorry I couldn’t help you on this particular issue, however I hope you could still like and subscribe as I have tons of other videos and always more to come that you may find helpful. Thanks for watching
What is that blue canister for the PVC valve? I need that
It’s called an oil catch can. They can be found on amazon. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 . Thank you 👍🙏 brother. I like the way you explain everything on the video. I'm checking my2014 equinox, I have fuel fumes coming in inside.
Thanks for the feedback. Are you getting any codes for stuck purge valve? Also the smell that you are experiencing, is it a raw gas smell, or is it like an exhaust/oil smell.
@@BillOfAllTrades2016
It's like a raw smell right under my drive side area. Im going to checked on my little reader it says EVAP NOT READY. ALL OTHER CODES ARE GOOD. .
I’m reading up on the evap not ready issue. It looks like you need to idle for 5 minutes, then drive around town for 5 minutes, then idle for 5 minutes so it can be ready. I’ve never experienced that message, but try that method and rescan to see what pops up after.
I have to question the sanity of the people who are in car sales, and car repair. I have a Chevy equinox 2015 then I cannot get a straight answer about what's wrong with it. It's like they bring I take it to them and they're asking me to pay for diagnostic on it, even when they do diagnostic on it without my permission. They won't tell me what's wrong with it the only thing that I know is that somebody has said the engine the motor is locked up cuz there was no oil on the dipstick. But there is no oil on the dipstick when it's 3 quarts low. I know I shut it off and it wouldn't start. I don't know if it was the starter I don't know if it's the motor I don't know what it is. And they can't put it on diagnostic and less than get it started. On top of that they won't tell me what's wrong they won't tell me how they can diagnose it I actually told me that they felt like it deserved a different owner.
I mean what does that say when they say that it deserves a different owner but they won't tell me what's wrong with it so I can get it fixed. But there's always something wrong with it and it's always worse once I take it to them to have a minor repair there's always something else wrong with it. I had plans this summer of replacing the door motor myself cuz I saw a video online of how a woman replaced the the door motor and I can't get a head for anything because somebody doesn't want me to have something nice.
I would be having it towed to a different mechanic. Are you taking it to a dealership or local garage? Unfortunately they do need to diagnose it to find the issue. Some mechanics charge for diagnostic some don’t. The fact that they are telling you they need to start the car to diagnose is wildly incorrect. I could see if they wanted to see the live stream of the engine if it were an issue that only happens while running. They sometimes record the live data while they take it for a drive. However in the situation you describe, the engine doesn’t need to be running to simply pull a code. They are shady and you need to get away from them. Other than that I’m not sure what else to say
intek solenoid
GM Eco-trash 😆
I love mine. Best vehicle I’ve owned so far. Super fun working on it to show people the right way to go. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
My wife has a 2017 Equinox, it’s been a great vehicle !!!
My 2014 eco 2.4 is great, i dont know what your talking about 8years strong
A lot of people have horror stories about these vehicles. Some are extreme. But I love mine. And I always say if they hate the vehicle then get rid of it. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe for more equinox videos