Chevy equinox 2.4 Will not idle and dies. intake removal and diagnosis
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- Опубликовано: 3 янв 2019
- In this video I’m going to show you how to remove your intake and also show you how to do it diagnose a poor running 2.4 engine that will not idle So if you’ve ever had your vehicle die at the stoplight and it won’t idle you could check something very simple by doing this procedure
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Hey guys. So I live in Canada so I have to go by kilometers. Currently my Equinox has 313000km. The same original engine that it came in. The secret to these engines is the oil changes. DO NOT follow the oil life monitoring system because they are so way off with the calculations. Always change around 5000km and use full synthetic oil. I had to watch Clay's video to remove the intake so that I could replace my fuel rail sensor. Thanks for the video Clay
DAAAMM BRO GOOD JOB ON YOUR WORK. I LEARNED SOMETHING,,I DID NOT KNOW WHAT SIZE SOCKETS TO USE OR THE REQUIRED TOOLS, I'M GLAD TO SEE WHILE YOU WERE CHECKING THE THROTTLE BODY,YOU ACTUALLY SHOWED HOW DIRTY IT WAS AND CLEANED IT, THEN YOU GOT BACK TO WHAT YOU WERE CONCERNED ABOUT ON THE INTAKE, BUT LIKE YOU SAID IT IS THE LITTLE THINGS WE MISSED. THANK YOU .
This is the second video of yours that's saved me so much head scratching it's not even funny. Thank you for your time brother!
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excellent video clay..I had the same problem..intake was leaking..through trial and error i found if you remove the ac line where its held on by a clip..you can push the ac line safely towards the front of the fan shroud.. it gives you alot room to safely maneuver the intake manifold out without damaging it.. worked on my 2012 terrain..
A new motor in an Equinox! I can't believe there's any new ones left around. I think every Equinox has a new motor in it.
130k on mine i beat it to death, gm did rings in it before i bought it dosnt use a drop the 2.2 and 2.4s are great if you take care of them my brother has a 2.2 with 500k original on it and only a timing chain every 100 k and a water pump the chains only last so long and need replaced every so often
@@cj599 Yeah CJ, I think the main problem with the engines is that people didn't change their oil and got sludge in the vent hole in the block where the crankcase vents. Pumped all the oil out suddenly and resulting spun bearings. Since the 1st generation small block GM engines have pretty much been bombproof if taken care of. 500 k...whew!
@@ralphwatten2426 he even went through death valley last summer thing just keeps ticken
@@cj599 In the Summer?
@@ralphwatten2426 yup hes a nut 🥜
Awesome video and GREAT info.!!!. I have to do this tonight to check to see if my PCV hole is plugged. I've been going through a LOT of oil and this is one of the easy things to check. I did notice the one in the video looked kinda caked (around the 10:08 minute mark).
My car is doing the same thing
Thanks for this video. Having stripped some of those Equinox threaded bolt holes before, using power tools, I have learned to find out the torque specs and use the correct inch-pound torque wrench when tightening them up. Being a shade tree type mechanic, I would have used my torque wrench to tighten each intake manifold bolt before I took the whole thing apart. Your results were great, but I suspect that you would have gotten the same result if you had torqued the bolts before taking the intake manifold off. Anyway I have a similar issue with my 2010 Equinox 2.4L and will be torqueing those intake manifold bolts on my Equinox first thing in the morning. Thanks again for the video, for the brake cleaner diagnostic trick, and for calling the problem to our attention.
I noticed at least on the intake manifold, it has metal cylinders where the intake bolts run through... apparently it won't allow you to overly squash the intake gaskets. (Maybe I have a manufacturing defect?) Also, I ended up over-torquing my bolts, since my torque wrench wasn't working properly for the first few bolts (didn't click)... and it seemed to seal up just fine still. Very interesting design by GM, but I think the torque spec is more to just hold the intake on, rather than provide a specific seal. :)
I think you may very well have solved the issue with my 2015 Equinox. Now if I can get a Mechanic to watch this video before he works on my car. This work is more involved than I have the time to perform it.
If you are having these same types of issues, I highly recommend removing the heat shield when the engine is cold and check the exhaust manifold for cracks, it's worth checking because these are very common on the GM 2.4l engines around 100k miles
In my situation mine was cracked so I replaced it but that is a very good point that you make their
The Clay Way Those exhaust manifolds are all cracked; the crack is hidden by that heat shield until all possible warranties have run out. It would be interesting to know exactly how many of those replacement exhaust manifolds have been sold by GM, AC Delco, Dorman, and other suppliers. None would have to be sold if they didn't all crack from normal use. As many of you know, these cracks allow illegal emissions to get into the atmosphere, and adversely affect the exhaust settings by the engine computer. If you have enough money, you can get away with almost anything, so it seems.
That is a very true statement
Great video Clay, Thank you for sharing! Subbed!!!
Thank you for this. Most how-to's on this engine don't mention things like the oil dipstick. Honestly I don't think AllDataDIY mentioned it either.
A couple things to make pulling the intake much easier is, 1. Remove the throttle body before removing any other bolts on the intake. It makes removing the hose under the throttle body much easier. Also give access to the dipstick bolt. When installing the intake, put the hose and dipstick bolt in before the throttle body. 2. Remove the belt from the air conditioning pump and then remove the 3 bolts the mount the air conditioning pump and swing it out of the way. Intake comes out much easier.
but you moved the belt is going to hard to put it back
Great job on the explanation
The center square inlet on the intake has a small round hole that need to be opened up/cleaned out. I can see that it is plugged and that will cause your gaskets to start leaking.
Thank you I’m havthe exact same problem after a motor swap
Thank you.
You’re in Grand Rapids!!! 💪🏽💪🏽 same here
Yup if you ever need anything look me up on Clays AC and Auto Repair on Facebook and you will be able to get a hold of me
Wow I’m in Grand Rapids too! Might have to hit you up fr! I’m having a rough idle on a 2012.
Cedar Springs here!
Bro one question this inyector rail have any pressure sensor
10:05 PCV orifice is plugged. Doing one in our shop now.
Henderson County Automotive on my 2011 Terrian the pcv port where the hose connects, blows. is it supposed to vacuum?
I saw the same thing. Clogged PCV. Will be changing out that motor when the clogged PCV blows out the rear seal.
Yes, that orifice needs to be opened up and cleaned. Clay did this on another video - different car.
Thank you for the video
Your very welcome
Clay I am working on a 2009 Malibu with the echo tech it starts and runs for a few seconds and then dies no check engine light fuel pressure is good I’m curious if PCV valve is part of the problem
If you want your equinox to be problem free "out side of the camshaft solenoids" they will go out but they are cheap and easy to replace. CHANGE THE OIL! If the oil you use says "good for 10k miles" NO! Change your oil every 3-4k with a new filter. Make sure it's full synthetic oil! Change the transmission fluid every 40k miles. It's cheap and easy. The Equinox is a must be very well maintained vehicle. I have a 2015 equinox with 57k only issue was the camshaft solenoids. I've had it for almost four years. $44. for new camshaft solenoids. Thats not to bad. It needs clean fluids! Oil sludge will kill this vehicle.
Edit will I buy another one? Hell no! I'm going Toyota. Ford, GM and Dodge/Fiat can kick rocks. The quality isn't there anymore.
You are right but let us know when it has 110,000 miles on it
As a mechanic of 15 years let me just say your oil life indicator on GM vehicles at about 3k will say there is somewhere around 60 to 40 percent oil life left. If you run till it says change oil you will have engine problems it's not the fault of the owner they are changing it when there told. Trust me go 3k on non synthetic and 5k on synthetic. If it has a turbo use full synthetic and change at about 3k to 4k. Your life expectancy of your engine will be so much longer. Ignore what the dash says.
2008 ford escape She says it runs rough only after running for some time ,
Spark plugs changed Coils changed
Fuel pump and pressure switch Air filters and Pvc ect She says the A trip light comes on Only thing she says is constant is the trip light We been to 3 dealerships and at least 6 other cars shops When it don’t do it it runs fine The trip light has me stumped thanks
The next time it starts running poorly at night time look underneath it, and see if the catalytic converter is broken, sometimes catalytic converters break off on the inside and block the flow of air, and then the broken part gets moved away by the exhaust from revving and stuff like that and the only thing that I could think of the idle air control
You could also try tapping on the mass airflow sensor as it’s running and if the idle changes then you’ve got a bad mass airflow sensor you can tap on it with your hand and then if that doesn’t do anything, you can hit it with your Fist it’s hard to describe over a text message. You don’t want to hit it too hard but you also don’t want to hit it too gentle either. You just don’t really want to break it if it’s not already broken that’s about the best I can think of at the moment.
I really enjoyed the video. I needed something 4wd living in the snow belt. I got a really good deal on a GMC Envoy 2004. It's nice, but doesn't have many interior features. I really wanted a GMC Terrain. After reading all these horror stories with these 2.4 engines, I guess I will stick to what I got. It's timing chains, rear main seals, oil consumption, & the list goes on & on with these 2.4 Ecotec engines.
Yeah most definitely Andy you do not want One of them pieces of garbage…..
Its only a piece of trash if you dont do timely oil changes. We love our Terrain, Equinox and the Clay Way!
Well, I appreciate the kind words. But I still don’t have many good things to say about the 2.4 I’ve known several people who have taken very very good care of them and they do not last. It’s sad I wish they did. but I do very much enjoy the kind words and they put a smile on my face so I appreciate you more than I appreciate the 2.4 lol.
@sharpcarco the video you made of the 2.4 being removed from the top led me to buying one with bad timing and valves and giving it a shot. An engine repair and electrical certification later I'm here in michigan providing inexpensive cars to people in need. If you have any cars you want to let go of 2.4 or not please let me know. And if it isn't to much to ask my wife and I would like to stop by the shop next time we both get time off of work. Thank you for your videos! You don't know how much they've changed our lives.
Man that’s an awesome story…. I would very much enjoy to meet you folks. You would not, however be impressed with my accommodations….. but nonetheless more than welcome to stop by.
When you’re going to be in the Muskegon neighborhood next time, look me up on clays, ac and Auto Repair over Facebook and send me a DM
Clay I have a question I have a 2012 Gmc Terrain and I have replaced SOOOOO many parts on the damn car I'm soooo frustrated with it already. Would you be able to diagnose a vehicle by listening to it?
Nice impact torque wrench
God Bless You too...
One thing I found with these oil burners is that they plug up the catalytic converters. My sons sounded just like that. Started and idled rough, but, would not rev up.
I noticed when you took the intake off that your center "PCV" breather hole was plugged. I just cleaned mine today, it looked fine, but I couldn't spray cleaner through it, meaning it was actually plugged somewhere inside. I also noticed that my intake valves were severely carboned up, so I put seafoam spray on each one with the intake off. My 2.4 ecotec has 80k miles on it.
Yeah I do believe I talk about that quite a bit in this video but I may be mistaken. There’s other videos where I do talk about it if it’s not this one.
Thank you and welcome to the channel I wish you the best of luck with that
@@sharpcarco No problem, I was more thankful for the video than anything. :)
Hello good morning..my friend has a chevrolet captiva 2.4l with engine like this one and the issue in his car is water ia going to the air box..i replace the throttle body thinking that was the issue but he has to remove the air box every two or three days to clean the water inside of it.can you tell me what could be the reason this is happening??the water it doesnt go inside the engine..only inside the air box..thank you.
Always bleed off the fuel pressure before removing the fuel line. The fuel line is a one time use on the high pressure pump. Using a sanding disc on your pneumatic tool is a bad idea. It will mess up the surface and put debris in the engine. General motors has a bulletin stating that issue. Clean the gasket surface on the cylinder head with a razor blaze and gently remove the debris.Replace the intake manifold gasket O-rings also. Replace that broken plastic line that you have tapped up that goes to the solenoid and the intake manifold that is known vacuum leak when it cracks. Use a torque wrench on the plastic intake manifold bolts.
Pcv port was clogged bad
Is there a gasket that need to be replaced when doing this
Do you just take that fuel pressure housing off or do you lose fuel or bleed line? Is it under pressure
Do i have to change the high pressure initial feed line when i change the high pressure pump? I got a stupid code for fuel line pressure but i changed the high pressure pump and the throttle body
I personally never have I’ve removed them several times and never replaced them.
You’re probably getting that code because the cam is wore down. And it’s pumping an Insufficient amount of fuel would be my guess unless you did not change the little puke on the back of the fuel pump. Which I assume comes with the new fuel pump.
Sorry that I can’t be of much help in that situation but I often try I wish you the best I have the best weekend possible
HAVE A 2011 CHEVY EQUINOX LT 2.4L I HAVE A P135A CODE I JUST CHANGED MY SPARKPLUGS AND IGNITION COILS AND ALTERNATOR AND MY CAR WONT START DO YOU KNOW WHATS WRONG WITH IT?
Why do I get a p0011 code when my 2.4 ecotec starts . It always starts ruff after it sits cuz lack of oil in top end. All new timing gears chain guides and sensors. Also actuators are new. Put oil guage on it has 60 psi cold and 45 warm at idle.
Is it normal for the engine to click like that tho? Mine does the same .
Should I relieve the fuel pressure before taking the fuel lines apart. If so how?
I don’t but I probably should’ve told folks that you should because it will squirt all over everywhere in maybe getting your face or eyes. That’s a very good point you make I’m sorry I should’ve mentioned that sometimes as a mechanic you just get used to doing things and you forget about them
Hey man, my girlfriend has a 2012 Chevy equinox that is having an idle issue like this. She’s had a couple different mechanics look at it and they all diagnosed it differently. It drives fine until we hit a hill and when she goes to give it gas it just revs and completely stops and dies. Would it be like a erg valve or what?
I would think it’s possibly a plugged catalytic converter. But it’s just a guess without having a bunch of different information sorry for the delay in answering your message
Can 3500 engine replace a 3.6 in a Malibu? I’ve got both cars and cradles do you think I could swap them out?
I would have to think so
But that is not the same as I’m sure it will
I have a no crank no start can you help
Good video, have you come across any equinoxes that has an oil consumption problem, if so can a vented oil cap solve that problem?
Give it a try and let us know and oil cap only cost about five dollars
@@sharpcarco that does not fix it. you have to remove the intake manifold and drill out the factory hole for the pcv system. it's the diameter of a sewing needle, completely useless because it was plugged with debris from the first 3k miles on the car. use an 1/8th inch drill bit and drill it out.
What do you think about the 2016 Chevy Equinox LT? Good or bad vehicle?
I’m not really a fan of the four-cylinder model or the six cylinder model that they put in these
don't use petroleum based (Vaseline) on rubber or seals as it will break-down the seal over time
Also, DO NOT move the throttle body butterfly; there is no reason to chance breaking the gears!
@@louisseaman8455 Or throwing the calibration off either.
@@RobinIntell if I pushed it a couple times to clean it is it possible I have thrown off the calibration?
Hey I'm looking for my outtake co2 sensor on my 2011 equinox. Any clue where it is located?
Depending on which type of engine you have if you have a four-cylinder it’s called bank one sensor one or bank 1 censor 2
B1S1 is going to be before the catalytic converter
B1S2 is going to be after the catalytic converter
If you have a V-6 model you’re going to have bank one sensor one bank one sensor 2 ,bank 2 sensor 1 , Bank two sensor two
So which one of them are you looking for? That is the only way that they define the location and I can tell you where it’s at by knowing what your scanner said
But I will say this anytime they need to be replaced they should be replaced together that’s just my mechanical opinion. And that’s just an opinion
@@sharpcarco it's a 2.4 4 cylinder Lt 2011 that's all I know so far.
Gonna do mine today. How much gas comes out when u take that fuel pump out?
I can’t remember not too much ,it will help if you pull your gas cap off before you relieve the pressure.
what are the torque specs ? ty
Hey, I have one question, I used di-electric silicone grease on my intake manifold, and I just got an O2 sensor Bank 1 code PO15A, and sure enough, my O2 sensor Bank 1 wasn't producing the normal wave pattern that it usually does... I was wondering... can't silicone grease cause O2 sensor and catalytic converter poisoning? I noticed your Sil-glyde is also a silicone based product, have you experienced this issue on any other cars using this?
Well you would how do use an awful lot for two affected I would think. I’m not 100% certain but I’ve never had anybody say that to me before so I guess it’s possible
@@sharpcarco Well, I did the repair the first time with Vaseline, but it just evaporated and the problem came back. So, this time I used Di-electric and used quite a bit. I tried to keep most of the di-electric on the OUTSIDE edge of the rubber though, knowing that this is a vacuum situation, in theory it should work...
Anyways, I'm thinking my intake manifold must be warped in some way, and just sucked the di-electric right in. New intake or RTV may be better for my situation I think.
Although, I don't know for sure until I pull the O2 sensor and check for that white powdery soot.
Thanks for the quick reply!
That’s interesting keep me informed I’m curious about that as well.
I’ve used dialectic and SIL Glyde never really had a problem that I realized but it’s possible that the customer had a problem down the road that I wasn’t aware of or something.
@@sharpcarco Thanks, that actually eases my mind a bit. There is also the possibility that my sensor is clogged with soot, since I did a major intake valve cleaning job (crazy amounts of carbon)... I will let you know what I find, I should have results by this weekend.
Question: What would cause excesive pressure on the fuel rail on that engine?
I would have to guess a stuck Pressure regulator but I’ve never experienced that problem so I can’t be certain
Is the regulator part of the mechanical high pressure pump you showed that is driven by the camshaft?
Today I've changed the Variable timing valves on a 2011 but a friend of mine has a 2010 with the same codes but in worst shape, has a code for excessive pressure at the rail and lack of power on the engine.
The 2011 I've worked had an incident last week and although didn't give a code for those valves, it had a code for wrong crankshaft position (or crankshaft position not plausible), but it didn't die and made it back from Detroit to Jackson. So my most educated guess was that if it was a timing problem and intermittent at that, had to be in the variable system.
Thanks for this video! Mine idles ok and overall it seems good... But when I unplug the PCV tube it behaves just as you shown on the video.. I also think the fuel consumption is too high, then I found that the O2 sensor was bad, which made me swap the O2 sensor for a new one, it got better but I still think that it's wasting fuel. Do you think there is something else that I should investigate when I'm following this video's steps? (Since I'll be taking it apart)
can u show me where the fuel pressure regulator 1 high pressure is
Could this issue also cause the gas pedal to stop responding before the vehicle shakes and dies? I have 2 codes P0506 and P0420. Replaced battery, vvt selenoids, cleaned throttle body and still having this issue. TIA
It definitely could. Since the sensor isn’t allowing enough fuel into the rail, pushing the accelerator to request more fuel into the engine won’t respond since there is no fuel.
Does the rubber intake gaskets have to be greased before reinstalling? I put a pretty thick coat on & my car still stalls. I noticed Everytime i remove the intake there's oil mixed with the grease residue as well
That’s because there’s blow by in your engine either your piston rings are leaking or your valve guide seals are leaking
It does not hurt to lubricate them intake gaskets when you put them back on but you can pretty much use anything or nothing
@@sharpcarco thanks I'll check into both the valve guide and the piston rings. I recently bought my equinox like an idiot well over the warranty miles so gm may not cover the recall agreement
I’m sorry to say I’m sure it’s not covered unless it has less than 100,000 miles it might possibly be
@@sharpcarco i bought it at almost double that :(
I did this exact same repair on my 2011 gmc terrain. after putting everything back together, i got the "service stabilitrak" message on my dash and it idles really really rough. any suggestions?
Hi Nelson sorry to hear about that about the only thing I could guess is you have the timing off onetooth. Of course that’s just a guess and this is a text message I’m sure you understand it is extremely simple to take that engine apart down to the timing so I recommend you take a look wish I could be of more service than that I’m sure if you look over your work you’ll figure it out , don’t worry I have to do it all the time I make mistakes daily
The Clay Way thank you for the reply. The timing chain was recently replaced so I don’t think it’s that. I’ll just have to take it apart again and make sure I didn’t break anything.
Keke Love I took mine back apart and found a sensor had come loose is all. It was one of the two sensors that run along the fuel line. Now I gotta figure out what’s rattling intermittently for a few seconds when I turn left mostly but now sometimes when I turn right.
I have Chevrolet Captiva 2011(2.4L) LE5
Engine. At cold start the engine doesn’t start once. After a second crank it starts and idles rough for a about 5secs then stabilizes itself. It’s all perfect after this and never does anything while it’s warmed up. Any first hand experience about this. Have checked all Over to no avail
Well that could be several things. Personally I think instead of just throwing ideas out there that probably would not be very pleasant here I would have somebody with a scanner that knows how to read it take a look at it what I mean is they need to look at live data during the cold engine start. Very sorry I wish I could be of more help I know most of them do that and the prognosis generally is not good. Although I will say it could be several thousand miles before you have a problem meaning a very serious one might be time to consider getting a new vehicle
@@sharpcarco do you think the catalytic converter can cause this. I had to yank mine out since it got blocked now currently it’s empty. Thanks for your prompt response
I have a 2014 Chevy equinox LT AWD. Vehicle starts, boggs then dies out. Cleaned the throttle changed the gasket for the intake & still same problem?? Anything else
Jordene Afoa dump that pos
Very helpful video, need to pull the intake to clean out the PCV hole on my 2012. We've been lucky but I check oil weekly now, have replaced the camshaft solenoid when the failed. Shame Chevy botched the engines, I really like how overall design of the vehicle.
Any cautionary words when disconnecting the fuel lines?
I don’t remember if this model has a Schrader valve on it or not but if it does it’s always best to release the fuel pressure prior to doing it and at the very least just crack the lines loose if you’re working on one of the high-pressure fuel line systems that will allow the fuel to bleed out slowly and not spray up in your face. There’s nothing really super complicated about it or anything that you need to worry about that I can remember. I hope that’s helpful for you have a great day
I have a equinox now its 2012 2.4 ecotec. Mines doing the same but when I'm stopped at traffic lights. If I put it in neutral it stops. I've replaced the temperature sensor, and intake and exhaust valves
Mine also have u figure it out ?
@@katrinahill3162 Not yet, im about to test the mass air flow sensor, I have a smell of gas in my oil. Im doing process of elimination so far lol. Hopefully it's something simple.
Have you figured out what's wrong on yours about that issue?
The smell of gas in the oil is the high pressure fuel pump, I'm replacing mine now....
The pcv orifice was blocked by engine oil sludge and needed serviced at the same time, on a side note why not just replace the intake seals and ensure the job was done correctly. If the orifice allows the engine to build crankcase pressure it will case the rear main seal to blow. The GM 2.4 LAF is actually known for this condition.
If I remember correctly when I did that I had just put brand new intake gaskets and such in it. And the point of the video was to discover where the intake was leaking from or drawing air into the intake from then actually the repair of it.
Allen, rear seal failures occur when both the orifice in the intake is clogged with carbon, and the PCV tube and reservoir become clogged and frozen from water/oil emulsion in the winter. Keep the tube and resevoir clear and test the orifice on regular basis.
@@tssci6774 how do you test the orifice...?
@@daves7525 With the engine running, remove the tube from the large intake housing, plug it. You should hear a whistle sound from the rear of the engine. This is vacuum being drawing past the crank seals. You can also pull the oil disptick, block the tube and you will feel a slight vacuum with your finger. This indicates the orifice is clear and working. Do this at each oil change, and especially before the winter sets in.
@@tssci6774 I installed a catch can.
My brother has a 2017 equinox that he just purchased a month ago. The issue that he’s having is in the morning when he does the initial start up he says the motor ribs hi and then falls flat on its face and stalls out any idea on what that may be?
What would you charge to take the intake manifold off and clean it?
Well, I don’t do a lot of work for the public but I would assume if you took this to a repair shop I would have to get somewhere right around $400 maybe a little less just depends
@@sharpcarco cool, thanks for the ballpark. Great video!
Silicone grease works best conditions the o rings for a long lasting ring
Why would gm dealer want to recharge the ac after this work as it seems it is not required.
Well I can’t imagine why they would have to do that but they say they have to they probably have to for some reason but none that I can think of
I have a 2011 Chevy equinox lt 2.4l I replaced my solenoids due to low power and check engine light on both intake and exhaust , I changed my camshaft sensor but still dies while on the road, my first issue was while at a red light it would jerk forward while foot on the brake and I’d notice a louder engine any suggestions??????The code ran through my OBDI is p0011 A camshaft position timing over- Advanced or system performance Bank 1
Sorry to tell you Jaden it sounds like you need to have Your timing chains done wish I had better news but that’s how it starts
Clay Rogers thanks for the reply I was thinking the same thing once I seen your video on this same issue
It doesn’t take very long for the rest of that timing chain to fall apart and then you will have more problems than what you have right now the timing kit is actually pretty cheap and pretty simple to install it looks complicated but it’s really not even for an amateur or just a novice I doubt you would have more than a day into it and somebody like me it would only take about two hours to do I highly recommend you do it quickly
Or the timing chain tensioner
My wifes chevy Equinox is doing the same thing I just got it at the shop yesterday and had to call him and tell him it was doing it again it's getting ready to go back in the shop for the fifth time
What causes low idle on a 2013 GMC terrain 2.4 liter
It seems same problem with my 2012 Chevy Orlando, when I wash the engine keeps doing the same as urs codes p1133 p0171 p0130
If you takeoff the plastic engine cover that covers the top of the engine on the intake you will see a tube that runs from the center to the driver side of the engine that tube is probably broken. More than likely that would just be what I would look for first it’s very simple to find it has a cover over the tube so you will have to remove the cover around the tube it looks like a long snake and it’s made of plastic sorry I wish I could give a better description than that. Hopefully that’s helpful for you just give it a look
Never time to do it right but always time to do it over.
🤔 did I do something wrong?
Can I remove the intake manifold without taking off the high pressure fuel pump?
I do think you can but it’s not a big deal taking off the high-pressure pump. The pump is mechanical so you can’t really put it on wrong.. I know some people say you have to replace the lines or some BS like that or set the engineer as certain position I can’t see why they would think all of that other than that’s what they were told or that’s what the manufacturer recommends to sell more parts, but I can tell you that I personally have never done any of that. I can’t be for certain and your situation, but that’s what I’ve came across in mine
@@sharpcarco no yea cause your right about the lines if they should be fine with reusing I just didn’t want to remove that pump because I don’t like reusing old gaskets even if they are good ,does the pump need to be lubricated or cleaned before reinstalling ?
No, it gets lubricated by the engine. And when you see it if you’ve ever worked on cars before and you replaced a mechanical fuel pump on the side of a Chevy engine or Ford blah blah blah you’ll see that it works identically the same way it’s cam driven.
@@sharpcarco thank u I appreciate it I’m workin on it for a friend and I’m trying to save them money 😂but I always say replace every gasket seal u break it’s not worth the head ache
Will this problem cause the engine to go into "limp mode"?
More than likely not this is a mechanical problem that’s an electrical problem.
what's the torque pls
Yep yup
My 2010 equinox 2.4 when it running it cut off I can't find out what wrong with it
pcv clogged solid Dude!! on intake manif..
Glad the video helped your brother welcome to the channel
@@sharpcarco Hey the clip you left for later...white with black buttons..how did you unlock it
Pushing the black button that surrounded by the white housing or push in the white button that is surrounded by the black housing lol I’m pretty sure I know which one you’re talking about I’m pretty sure it’s black there’s probably a button on each side you just use your thumb and your pointer finger
@@sharpcarco Did you ever get yours off?
I may not have got it off from one location but I think it goes to two so I would try the other one
I keep getting an error code of the camshaft sensor even after I replaced it. I am having the same trouble where the vehicle will not idle
Well I thought I answered this a while ago Michael the unfortunate part is you probably have something going on inside your engine generally cam clearances Get all out of whack which causes your code and your engine to stumble during operation
Where is the fuel rail pressure sensor?
Just unplug the maf sensor and it will stay in open loop and run without the maf.
I'm having a pretty rough time with my 2010 Chevrolet Equinox LT (AWD) 100k miles. I've had quite a bit work done to it which I will list below and I'm still having issues and no one seems to be able to figure it out so I'm hoping one of you can be the missing piece.
*****I've done the following.*****
Spark Plugs
Chains
Block
Oil Filter
Cam Phaser
High Pressure Fuel Pump
Head Gasket
Head Bolts
Injector Cleaner
Sea Foam
Coils
Compression Test
When I drive the car it is fine but when I'm at an idle and or parked the rpms start to go down and chug a little bit kind of sounds like a misfire in a way and then just dies unless I give it gas.
You think this may fix my issue?
Good afternoon Joshua I’m very sorry to hear about your unfortunate circumstance.
When you pulled the intake off of the car did you clean out the PVC valve hole that is plugged on the bottom side of the intake?
You will know that it’s plugged because you will have a creamy white substance coming out of the return hose that is pushed into the side of the intake this is an extremely common problem and generally causes the rear seal to go out of the engine I hope that information is helpful if you’ve done all that other stuff this is more than likely about the only thing it could possibly be
I'm having the same issue. 2012 equinox 2.4L 106k miles. I've replaced alot to try and solve my problem but nothing. I start it up runs fine for about 60 seconds then roughly dies.
@@Adjustmint did you find out what was wrong?
@@alexllamas7634 Nope. Clueless
@@Adjustmint no update on the issue?
Just a heads up the vehicle will not run if the intake pipe is not connected it will do as he's saying start for a few minutes and dies connect the air filter 100%
Or, you could use a smoke machine and reduce the risk of a barbeque? Plus, you can see exactly where the leak is coming from and actually film it to show your client.
Yeah that was kind of the point of the video.... people working on their cars at home don’t have a smoke machine.... I try to make videos based on the perspective of somebody working on their automobile inside the garage not paying people hundreds of dollars to look at them.
I recommend having a professional install a rebuilt engine on any car , too avoid any mistakes . 👨🔧🚘
Yes that’s generally what people say that have deep pockets.......
@@sharpcarco Buy Once " Cry Once" that what I always say . 🤷♂️
I thought that was the point of youtube . Or at least that’s the point of my RUclips channel is to empower people “if anyone else can do it you can do it too.... it’s only a matter of if you want to”
There’s lots of people that can do it that used to spend the money because they can afford it but there’s many more people that can’t afford it so I try to empower people through My channel we all have brains and we all are capable
@@sharpcarco No disrespect to your video iam sure your a awesome mechanic , my apologies. Keep up the good work and I wish my skills were as good as your . I just was saying I wouldn't trust myself , it looks like its above my pay grade . 🙏🕊
I had mine off in 5 mins. Whats taking u so I lng
I’m very slow, I see other guys do it all the time way quicker than me. It’s very difficult for me to chew bubblegum and walk at the same time.
@@sharpcarco lmao
Impact tool on throttle body bolts 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️ dont grease seal ! Unless o rings require...PEOPLE if you go through trouble to take off the intake ...MAYBE JUST REPLACE THE DAM $30 gaskets 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
Yes I do agree these are the things that make you go hummmm .... A guy that’s been working on cars for over 20 years or some random Internet comment.
The channel is about saving people money . That’s why I don’t waste money buying gaskets that are not necessary and just show you how to check them like I did in this video. Some people don’t understand that nickels and dimes add up to dollars. Personally I don’t have a lot of money so I try to save the people who watch my videos as much money as possible.... it’s not a paper gasket and that’s the reason that we don’t throw tires in the landfill because rubber is forever.... anyway
Personally I’ve never broke anything with my impacts. But then again I have over 20 years of experience so I guess I know how to use them
The only thing I say about haters is they just prove that you made her
* *SHIT!* * I'm a 20 year retired military veteran. Two weeks ago, I bought a 2019 Equinox LT. It only had 18,400 miles on it and was a leased vehicle before I bought it (one owner). I hope I didn't screw-up by buying this. - NOTE: It has brand new tires on it (okay, they're the cheaper Walmart tires, the AWD Mastercraft Grand Touring all Season). But, like I said, they're brand new. - Perhaps I should trade it in in two years? Any thoughts from you car pro's? I'd appreciate it. - *"Fair winds and following seas" to all.* From a 20 year, aircraft carrier man. Boy, do I have stories.
I like them Mastercraft tires I’ve had a lot of luck with them. And since it is so new maybe they made them better .
The 2019 is a different model style than these ones. I want to say it was around the 2017 model year we/they stopped making this particular body style with this particular engine.
Also, if you have the V6 it has different issues. This 4 cylinder came out of the Cobalt engineering line and it wasn't very good to start with. It was also part of Chevy's "Eco friendly" era where they made us straight up lie a lot and claim these cars can run 7,500 miles on oil. That caused a ton of problems because we got gag ordered by higher ups to not tell anyone that this engine should have a 3,000 mile oil life cycle. I can tell you now because they have no idea who I am anymore. There are a ton of recalls and extended coverages on this vehicle that are almost exclusively related to the engine being run like it's something it's not.
As for the V6, it seems to fair a bit better, but it's not perfect. Honestly, I'd steer clear of Chevrolet. I've never had any issues voicing concerns over at Toyota USA and they seem to realize that they hire engineers to engineer. They aren't perfect cars either, but Toyota is about as close as you're going to get to perfect.
Well a couple of months ago I did. V6 engine in a 2017 GMC Terrain, it only had 64,000 miles on it…… so they definitely were still drunk at that time but now to my understanding they no longer put any V6 is in the terrain or the equinox……
Plastic parts on a hot engine block are a big problem. BMW engines have endless problems once the plastic parts dry out and become brittle.
Pcv valve port clogged its a know thing if you do not clean that hole it blows engine seals next. There is a port in the intake that needs cleaning that clogs its a small hole.
You are correct . I made a video on that this shows you how
ruclips.net/video/ifNZ9NzHWY0/видео.html
Felt like I was playing Tony Hawk pro Skater
Holy crap you must be old like me if you’re talking about the one from Nintendo.....
that’s the last one I remember anyways yeah do that rocking motion sometimes I think it’s mental masturbation or something......
Bro you forgot to clean out that pcv orofice! Lol
No, I didn’t….. you forgot to watch the whole video
My car is doing the same thing
Good God. Put the damn'd oil cap on the oil fill before you drop something into the oil fill.
That PCV hole on the back side of the intake looked completely clogged. I hope you cleared it out. Or else . . .
Well if you watched my video you would know that I did….
@@sharpcarco I did watch the entire video and that PCV hole still looked clogged ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ If it was just a trick of the camera, then apologies
Siloxane grease contaminates O2 sensors, bud.
if only you remove the throttle body first. It is a shame you didn't clean out the back side of valves while you were there. Direct Injection doesn't get cleaned by fuel across the backside of valves.
Well actually. If I remember correctly it was a while ago. That I made that video I’m pretty sure we had the head disassembled and reassembled it because I actually built the motor in that engine new head gasket timing chains valve guide seals gaskets etc. I did it on the cheap though so I didn’t send it out to any machine shops I did all the work personally and filmed it so people at home could do it themselves. I only made the video to show possible reasons why it would not idle or hold an idol and to describe the problems that they had. But maybe I’m mistaken thank you very much for the input have a great day
The problem is the pcv hole
I need some major help here because I can't figure this friggin car out.
I have a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox 2.4L 92k Miles
You start it up and sounds fine and about 20-60 seconds it chugs and dies and stalls.
I have replaced the following.
1. Throttle Body
2. Actuator Solenoids
3. Spark Plugs
4. Coils
5. Intake Manifold
6. Injector Rail/Injectors
7. Map Sensor
8. High Pressure Fuel Pump
The Timing Chains and Heads were replaced before this.
Have you checked the PCV valve on the intake? Within the next week I’m going to make a video showing people how to check this because it is a very common problem you have to remove the intake and it is a small hole where the intake surface meets the cylinder head it’s an extremely common problem that most people overlook even me I did not know about it Till A guy at the new shop where the Channell is sponsored .
I hope that information finds you well take it easy and I hope to speak to you in the future
I’m pretty certain I I tell you about the PCV valve in this video
GMC Terrain engine removal Overview/ through the top not nut and bolt/ with great tips ruclips.net/video/JOLzoO0PZNg/видео.html
@@sharpcarco I blew it out but should I just buy this and see if it'll help?
ACDelco 12619363 PCV Valve Hose
Also I replaced the Intake Manifold Gasket so the only left to replace I'd assume would be the PCV Valve then?
To be perfectly honest with you I’m not sure but if you do figure it out please let us know people do read these comments and they are very helpful to me and other folks
Looked like the orifice hole was plugged.
Never buy GM motors again!! I had same issue! Changed spark plugs, oil, coils, camshaft sensors, clean throttle, cleaned air intake sensor & it happened to be a bad timing chain/belt!! But still idle goes up & down a bit!! Junk Cars!! NEVER BUY GM AGAIN!!
Maybe you should learn to diagnose a problem instead of throwing parts at it.
Same issue. GM just makes bad vechicles. I've already been contact by a lawyer, due to a law suit for my chevy equinox. Expecting my money back for this piece of shit.
@@johnyoung110 What year and mileage?
@@maces1405 my equinox died last week, i had a 2012 and 200,000kms. I still have $8800 left to pay for it. I am screwed
@@danlovepeaceunity What happened to it?
Major mistake you made. At 10:20 where you showed the mating surface of the intake manifold right in the dead center between the 2 middle cylinders there is a PCV return hole and in that manifold it was completely blocked, it was so blocked you could not even see it. You should have cleared it while you had it off. You can test if it's blocked by removing the oil filler cap while the engine is running and if there is pressure coming out instead of a slight vacuum that hole is blocked.
Well, you must’ve cut off the video at that point or while you were skipping through you missed it. because I did talk about that and you’re not supposed to make that hole bigger.. but thanks for the try
@@sharpcarcoshiiiii😂
The best way to fix this problem is buy a Toyota