2008 Chevy Malibu Intake and Exhaust Camshaft Actuator Solenoid Replacement

[@darrellboswell7050]

what I love about your video is that you actually take the time and walk through the whole process step by step I know that myself and others really appreciate that kind of effort thank you

[@LiteVideo]

Darrell Boswell thanks

[@robertwallace3593]

Awesome video. Just replaced mine and it runs so much smoother and no more engine light. Thanks a million.

[@RaiderLaker78]

Very detailed an straight to the point, because of this video I decided to do this myself. The dealer wanted to charge me $600 lol. I watched your video twice an was ready to go, took me a little over a hour but that was only because I decided to clean up the engine a little an replace the plastic covering over the wires near the engine, they were very brittle an breaking off. I'll see after driving this a 100 miles or so if it worked, either way thanks a lot for the tutorial.

[@LiteVideo]

Thanks for the comments. Glad it helped.

[@JB-ch3re]

My Malibu has 235K miles and I got the same code as everyone else. I followed your video step by step and my car is running so smooth. Thank you brother for sharing. I feel I can drive my Malibu for another 10 years.- take that Toyota!

[@LiteVideo]

Glad it helped! That’s some impressive miles!

[@JB-ch3re]

@@LiteVideo I gotta give credit where is due. This car has been the best reliable car I've owned by far. I don't mean luxury just reliability. minimal expenses (oil/tires & batteries). I bought it brand new in 2008 with only 16 miles and when these codes showed up I thought it was the end but after making the repair with your video it now runs awesome and quietly again. my MPG is back up to 32/38 - Thank again !

[@100babaj]

Thank you sir for sharing this great How To video.. It is highly appreciated. So i forgot to remove the oil cap while i was taking off the engine cover, and walaaa, the oil cap snapped on me. I also broke one of the standoffs holding the engine cover. Anyways no big deal, at the end, I got the job done. My advice to anyone carrying out this job is to be very careful while removing the engine cover.

[@RaiderLaker78]

Damn you must be a little on the aggressive side lol, myself I am to careful about things pretty much always in life, I thankfully didn't break anything during this job.

[@Cincy1]

Thank You for this very detailed video. You saved me Hundreds of dollars from the rip off dealership. It didn’t take hardly anytime at all to replace both solenoids after watching your excellent video. Second best part, no more engine light. Thank You both so much!

[@LiteVideo]

TigerJaw glad it worked out for you. Always a great feeling when you can do it yourself! I have benefited so much from KZbin tutorials over the years this was my chance to provide something of value to the community.

[@Cincy1]

Well, I spoke to soon, my engine light came back on. Any suggestions? I am buying a code reader to see if it is another code. Do you know if you had to clear your codes some way so the engine light would stay off?

[@LiteVideo]

TigerJaw yes. I had a code reader and did clear it after the work but I believe that after you drive it a bit they should clear after a few drive cycles if your codes were the same as mine and you did the repair. If not, try pulling the codes and see if it is a different code.

[@teenic1965]

Thanks for simplifying the removal as well as the installation process. A job well done!!!

[@RaiderLaker78]

Great detail in your video, everything covered from top to bottom, thanks.

[@donh.5097]

Thank you so much for this video. You saved me over $500. Dealership repair prices are outrageous. Me and my dad did this in less than an hour. Car is running a lot better and no more check engine light. 😊

[@LiteVideo]

Got the solenoids from local GM parts department and the part numbers when I did the repair were 12655421 and 12655420.

[@moviewatcher1024]

Hey thanks for the video George. I got a 2010 Malibu with the 2.4 engine and a p0010 code. I followed your instructions to replace the intake cam valve. It went smoothly and now the engine light is off. Got the part from Amazon for 32 dollars shipped so it wasn't too bad. I did put grease on the throttle body rubber grommet and it went down ok.

[@orakelgottes]

clean talk and clean car ... what else you need ..

[@UrbanDefensiveTactics]

Where are these solenoids located on a Chevy Impala 3.5L? No one does a video on this car!

[@LiteVideo]

Urban Defensive Tactics Sorry, but I don’t have experience with the Impala for this repair.

[@UrbanDefensiveTactics]

@@LiteVideo Okay. Thanks for responding. It is very strange the lack of info for this Impala anywhere. Even hard to order parts.

[@lisaken1204]

I replaced the intake solenoid on my 2012 Malibu, but it does not start. The crank does not turn I guess, well no start. Any ideas? I'll hear is a clicking sound

[@LiteVideo]

If it was starting before check the connectors.

[@robertwallace3593]

I was also around 80,000 Miles on a 2012 Chevy Malibu.

[@MrHeat1up]

Great video thanks

[@jeffersonsamuel2884]

The screws to hold down the intake

[@LiteVideo]

You might be able to take the screw by your nearest GM parts counter and they should have replacements to sell.

[@LiteVideo]

It was right around 80,000 miles.

[@floydbethel2941]

Most important tip for this is to disconnect the battery from the terminals completely, or after your done changing your car computer will need to be reprogrammed to start up, you will not be able to get your car started for anything with those codes in the system cost me a big expense

[@lifewasgiventous1614]

Oh wow really that’s a bummer, doing this without unplugging the battery caused that?

[@jeffersonsamuel2884]

I tried to use on a 2012 Chevy Malibu I got the whole process done but I broke the screw how can I fix it

[@LiteVideo]

Which screw?

[@jessstuart7495]

I own a 2009 chevy malibu with a 2.4L ecotech, and I curse every time I have to remove and reinstall that stupid engine cover.

[@johnclassified36]

Jess Stuart and the headlights ya would think with all the safety ness your engine wouldn’t have so many failed parts lol

[@romanhillz1111]

Hey I successfully followed your tutorial on my 08 Malibu . But when I started driving , it was still stalling and the engine light was still on . Also said service esc after so do I need to go to O’Reilly and have them reset my codes or what should I do ? It was driving the same but maybe a little more off .

[@LiteVideo]

Which codes are you getting? If I remember correctly I did reset the codes but if it was the actuators you should notice a good difference in driving. Months Before the actuators I also had a catalytic converters Fail but that was a known issue and TSB from GM for my model year that they covered but that one threw a different code.

[@LiteVideo]

P0010, P0010, P0013 and P0014 are the main codes this issue deals with.

[@LiteVideo]

One other thing is to be sure the cable connectors were free of oil where they attach to the solenoids.

[@romanhillz1111]

I don’t know the codes .. I don’t have a code reader but I drove around for 5 minutes and it sounded like it helped but I’m still going under 20 .. then I can go up to 35 and it gets really loud .

[@romanhillz1111]

Should I take it to O’Reilly and have them put their code reader thing in ?

[@yeahnnaa4690]

Is intake air vent flap door same as throttle body at the end of intake hose you were pulling open, I am told by two trust worthy gents, one provincial seniors mechanic Mgr at the emission test head office on phone (2) a guy helped me with boosting who had same problem as I have w his Ford.. said he open the intake hose to reach the intake flap to spray clean it & his sputtering stopped. My 04 2.2l Malibu sputters every few months for few days and goes away for 2-3-6 months to start again as it did last week.This infrequent sputtering started about 3-4 years back.at ~ 110k km(68k miles) now I've 175k~110k miles, 04 Malibu intake hose come from Air filter cover to front of engine just below oil cap, also, 04 doesn't have top overall cover as yours, but underneath the cover engine looks the same. Any idea where will I find the intake air valve door to see if its sticking occasionally due to buildups & to spray clean it (with what spray? too plz) any help/ thoughts appreciated, Sam

[@LiteVideo]

N Sa Yes the throttle body will often get black carbon buildup around the flap. You are correct, in my video when I lift the engine cover, I point out the throttle body - that is the flap inside you are talking about. That is the area you want to clean but be careful when you do. Don’t apply too much pressure or force the “flap.”Most auto parts stores sell throttle body/choke cleaner spray. If you search KZbin for “cleaning throttle body carbon” you will see quite a few videos on how to clean, here’s just one example m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZ7Vp6GQiZmUerc Mine wasn’t dirty when I made this video so didn’t have to clean.

[@yeahnnaa4690]

@@LiteVideo Thanks so much for this info+ confirmation on the throttle cleaning. After seeing ur video & writing above, I also checked 2-3 other vlogs showing how to & what spray+ careful approach etc but another video w less careful approach info too, so I'm going to check ur link + few more videos before starting this, hopefully soon (& also my latest misfires Stopped & hasn't re stared 4-5 days so far, that helps too), thx a bundle for ur prompt response& suggestions

[@frmphilly2de450]

I have a 2014 Chevy Malibu ecotech engine. getting a p0013 and p0010 code. Engine light is on. Does this video apply to these codes? Thnx for any help

[@LiteVideo]

possibly. Though your Malibu is a lot newer.

[@thehotpoolboy4414]

I just performed this repair and now have a pretty good oil leak onto the motor.....what did I do wrong?

[@LiteVideo]

Double check part numbers and make sure the solenoids are fully seated and tightened. If that checks out check the o rings on the solenoids to make sure they didn’t tear when inserting. Are you sure you have an active leak? Did any spill from the old solenoids when you removed? Also, be sure you replaced the oil fill cap.

[@thehotpoolboy4414]

Found it. I got the correct part number. However, while the intake solenoid fit just fine, the exhaust absolutely would not seat, even with fresh motor oil applied to the O ring. This caused a significant oil leak when running the vehicle. For what ever reason the new exhaust solenoid seemed to be just a fraction too big. Luckily I had the P0010 code, so only the intake was the problem. I put the old exhaust back in and the check engine light still went away. Thanks for your help!

[@lifewasgiventous1614]

@@thehotpoolboy4414 Does the P0010 refer to the intake only ?

[@josephmuscat9298]

You forgot to install the grey safety lock tabs on the electric connections

[@jonathanramirez-kk1ku]

How many miles did you have at that time ? The throttle looks clean mines is kinda blackish around the inside

[@ROYAL_14_Z]

Would those being bad cause a crank no start?

[@LiteVideo]

Not to my (limited) knowledge. Are you able to pull codes?

[@lifewasgiventous1614]

I have a P0010 code which states that it’s a camshaft position sensor actuator bank 1, would this be the sensor itself or should I replace the solenoids? Are there separate censors for the exhaust and intake ? Or does the same censor govern both solenoids?

[@LiteVideo]

If you have the same engine around the same year - There are two solenoids one for intake and one for exhaust. This was many years ago but based on other reports I had read at the time I replaced both once I started throwing those codes, such as P0010, and when I replaced both solenoids and cleared my codes I never had the issue again while I owned the car. Remember, these codes are diagnostic and generalized so don’t rely on the codes alone. But like you, I googled it for the Ecotec engine at the time (almost 10 years ago) and the solenoids seemed to be the trouble and in my case they were.

[@lifewasgiventous1614]

@@LiteVideo Awesome thanks great video, did you have to unplug your battery for this?

[@LiteVideo]

@@lifewasgiventous1614 I did not disconnect the battery but it is always a good idea to do so as a basic safety precaution.

[@jonathanramirez-kk1ku]

Where did you get the solenoids from ? Can you tell me brand and code number

[@joegarza7220]

Advance had them. Dorman part numbers 917-015 & 917-016 $43.99 each

[@alvinmercado1935]

does a 2010 chevy malibu 2.4 have a pcv valve cause i cant find any auto store that has it??

[@LiteVideo]

I am not aware of it having the old school type PCV valve. Though most modern engines have evaporative purge control valves that are electronically operated on start. I am not personally aware of where it is on the Malibu. I have had to change it on some of my other vehicles but not on the Malibu yet.

[@LiteVideo]

Looks like on the Chevy they call it a Purge Solenoid. This forum has some discussion of the cobalt engine which is similar and has some pics. www.cobaltss.net/forums/2-0l-lnf-performance-tech-153/disconnected-evap-purge-solenoid-%3D-very-happy-lnf-207984/index6.html

[@averagebxngfan4529]

George McFly my check engine light just turned on yesterday I got code P0018 at 85 thousand miles on a 08 chevy malibu 3.6v6 it reads crankshaft position (CKP) -intake camshaft position (CMP) correlation (Bank 2) is it anything similar how serious is my problem ... theirs no issues with the car turns on fine runs fine !!!!

[@griff3n69]

What problems do you have if intake solenoid actuator is stuck? After replacing what difference will there be?

[@LiteVideo]

I was seeing worse fuel economy and the check engine light came on. When I pulled codes there were multiple codes P0010, P0011, P0013 and P0014. It also didn't seem like there was much power when accelerating. Replacing the solenoids corrected this.

[@griff3n69]

George Douglas McGee so far it feels like the automatic shifts a little better going up hills.

[@anthonybiven3300]

Does this have anything to do with the service esc light coming on and off?

[@LiteVideo]

I wouldn't think so, as I believe the ESC light is related to the Electronic Stability Control system.

[@LiteVideo]

There was also a recall campaign number 13036 from GM for the body control module and that may also affect the Electronic Stability Control system. See this link for info www.chicagonow.com/vociferous-envoy/2014/09/what-you-need-to-know-about-general-motors-recall-13036/

[@DatGuyFonsi]

I followed this video exact and now when I start my car it makes noise ..like high throttle or something

[@LiteVideo]

Not much is involved in this repair. The only thing I can think to suggest is to double check to make sure you fully seated the new solenoids and the connections to them and you installed the intake solenoid in the intake position on the engine and the exhaust solenoid in the exhaust position (the solenoids are color coded grey and black and the valve cover is marked for INT (intake) and EXH (exhaust). Also double check that your intake manifold is fully seated onto the throttle body.

[@LiteVideo]

Intake solenoid has a grey connector and the exhaust solenoid has a black connector. Check also to make sure your air in stake hose from your air cleaner box to the intake manifold is fully seated and secured.

[@ingridjordon-thaden3636]

After you replace the solenoids, you have to clear the error code in the engine or it will run in "safe mode" which is what you are hearing with the high throttle or the slower gear shifting as you drive.

[@noelrodriguez2063]

@@ingridjordon-thaden3636 how do i clear or reset the check engine light after replacing the exhaust selenoid?

[@ingridjordon-thaden3636]

Noel Rodriguez plug in a code reader and it should give you an option to clear the error code.

[@romanhillz1111]

What kind of grease do you put on it so it goes down ? Please help .

[@LiteVideo]

No need to grease anything. Simply take your finger (wear protective gloves) and rub a little motor oil on the o rings on the new solenoids before you insert. Place the solenoid straight in and press. If it doesn’t press in easily by hand - it should when you tighten the bolt.

[@romanhillz1111]

George McFly Thank you . 🙏🏽 Your car couldn’t accelerate like a normal car before you put these in right ? Mine goes slow until it hits 20 mph and then kicks but only to 40 . I went to Oreilly and they put that code thing under my steering wheel and it said I needed these . I’m just wondering what was going on with your car that made you get these parts ?

[@LiteVideo]

Roman Hillz yeah no power at when when flooring it. And was getting these codes.

[@romanhillz1111]

George McFly Thank you very much . Life saver !

[@268perfectnightmares]

omg thank you so much lol

[@FreshKicks4545]

What were the symptoms for this work on the 2.4

[@LiteVideo]

Angel Tapia check engine light and codes P0010, P0011, P0013 and P0014

[@FreshKicks4545]

Thanks for the feed back any issues with does Malibus besides that?

[@dougdaslug1]

@@LiteVideo Sorry George, I dont have a OBD, what symtoms if any besides the check engine did you notice?

[@LiteVideo]

Doug Archibald lack of power while accelerating and very poor gas mileage. If you don’t have OBD scanner swing by any AutoZone or other auto parts place and they generally will scan for free.