2012 Chevrolet Malibu P0013 P0014 Exhaust Cam Pos. Actuator Control Circuit/ System Perf. w/ Repair

[@liftinnovations]

Good job knowing and showing how to diagnose and confirm a bad part (instead of just guessing and replacing the most common cause of the problem) - rare to see.

[@joneich1591]

Excellent job. Someone whom actually knows how to use a scan tool. It's good to see some of you younger guy's learning what it takes years to learn. 30 years doing diagnostics and still learning myself.

[@RaiderLaker78]

This looks incredibly simple, my car is at the dealer right now a 2011 malibu they said $600 to replace both solenoids, I'm also getting a check engine light on. I told them I will hold off on that, looks like something I could do myself or have a local shop do, thanks for the video.

[@jlang1999]

10mm and 10 mins is all you need

[@E3litecompany]

I know this is 3 years old but you can always go to an autozone lot and there’s usually great mechanics in the lot and they get a discount in the store for parts and they do great work for reasonable prices. Make sure to always tip those gentlemen

[@haywardsautomotive6156]

Nice diagnosis & fix Tom. It's always nice to have a quick fix like a solenoid!

[@PositiveLeadDiagnostics]

Thank you! And yes it is!

[@leedaniel3807]

Thanks for the great video! Curious, which snap-on diagnostics tool are you using?

[@rrmech11]

really enjoyed this video I had a chevy Captiva a month ago with similar codes.Used a dorman solenoid and it failed. Got a ac delco solenoid and it never came back

[@philh9238]

you wouldn't get mad if I mentioned you on the scannerdanner forum? we gota get the subscribers up. you got good stuff man.

[@PositiveLeadDiagnostics]

I would not be mad. I totally appreciate that. Scannerdanner a good friend of mine

[@marika4915]

I was wondering if it's possible to just change that thing, without using a scanner, If I didnt have a scanner? Or is this necessary for making sure its absolutely catching on right?

[@pedwards6972]

They make them with a 8 mm bolt cause everyone has lost heir 10mm!! LOL Great Vid

[@teddiazjr.6223]

Great video Does the ecu control this vvt sensor? I’m not getting power on the harness

[@saadimadina1337]

Hello. I got the car scanned and p0014 popped up. Can this sensor be responsible for poor gas mileage? I’m getting barely 13 mpg.

[@Morggin]

I used an AUTEL AL319 (diag can) to pull the P0013 from my wife's Malibu. We just bought the car 3 months ago from the dealer and it still has 5 years of warranty? Would this issue be covered by a warranty or would I be better off to do it myself? Also, I cleared the error to turn off the check engine light and to see if it would return. It's been two weeks and the P0013 has not returned. If the part is truly bad wouldn't the P0013 error condition return?

[@MrFrshncln1987]

i have a 2013 chevy malibu and when I took it to auto zone those codes came up but would this cause the car to idle hard and cut off? it's starts back up and once it's been running for a bit it stays on and idles fine. I'm looking to change out those two solinoids two see if that fixs the problem, any advice before I proceed

[@juliewalters7080]

90o99990

[@danieltur-bes2036]

What snap on scan to are u using. And great video

[@duanedonaldson2262]

Your third line of scan data at the end of the video during your repair verification, if you would have done this test upfront, the VARIANCE scan data would show the lack of solenoid operation or another issue such as blocked oil ports but the third line of data would have pointed you in a direction, which is where you went for a repair, thanks for all the great info. ALSO, did you need to do a key recycle between time outs on this GM, some vehicles require a key recycle to run the test again??

[@duanedonaldson2262]

EOP, Engine Oil Pressure. If the solenoid works but the cam does not move, oil pressure problems are highly suspect, a clogged or restricted oil port at the solenoid or phasor. You are correct, the solenoid is power side controlled on many vehicles, the data may be generic for many GM vehicles in your scan tool that may be ground side controlled on other GM's?? Color coding in your data looks good, guessing the brown is grounds and the lt-green and purple are the power side controls.

[@kendrickcontent]

I have these codes. Will this keep car from cranking?

[@BradAnderson153]

Great video... you covered it all... greatly appreciated!

[@dueyshaw3023]

Thanks for the video and trouble shooting...helps lots of us out here...

[@frankgonzalez24]

Those cam actuators are very failure prone. Not just the exhaust but the intake cam actuator also. You can also do a resistance check on those. Resistance should be between 8 and 12 ohms. My 07 Cobalt had a P0010 code (intake cam). All I did was check resistance on that actuator, read 0. Replaced it, and clears the codes. BOOM DONE.

[@austinperez1883]

Frank Gonzalez I have a poo13 code how do I measure the resistance? Do I have to pull the valve out?

[@RaiderLaker78]

How do you clear the code, does it just go away after your replace the solenoied

[@aikalo80]

I got a code P0013 and P0014 on my 2011 chevy equinox, is this most likely the fix for it, just replace both the intake and exhaust camshaft solenoids?

[@scientist100]

This comes from the 2013 model: "The ECM controls the camshaft position actuator solenoid valve by supplying a 12 V pulse width modulated (PWM) signal. The ECM supplies a ground to the low reference circuit." In short, the computer supplies both, Power and Ground at the same time when needed.

[@nicstef9811]

Helloi have a 2013 Malibu Eco 2.4L and the code im getting is the same one you are talking about P0014 . I got this code sent to me directly from Onstar Diagnostic. The shop i took it too is tell me its Cam Shaft Position Sensor Which what i can find that Code is P0340. any thoughts ?

[@DJdext]

I have a 2011 buick regal non turbo. 187k miles. I am getting p0014. I replaced intake and exhaust camshaft weeks ago. What else could this be?

[@Boomtendo4tw]

Mine is having the camshaft actuator one check engine light on. Had it checked at Oreileys. Car is running fine tho. Are the camshafts ordered left to right?

[@RaiderLaker78]

did you get it fixed, if so what did you do?

[@cannondaledundeestashgordo6388]

Big thank you for your video.. Saved me some money! Great work!

[@MegaRyad]

hey , can you help me please , i think voltage should be 12 when solenoid is off , why you get 2v ?

[@SouthMainAuto]

Snap-On Virus posting wrong info...... again, imagine that lol. Good diag and repair man!

[@PositiveLeadDiagnostics]

Thanks Eric. Great videos on your channel also

[@rrmech11]

South Main Auto Repair your right eric

[@shenanigansalv317]

SMA Idk how you get time to make great videos, work at the shop and on top of that you watch this other guys videos lol you are the man

[@PaulysAuto]

Lol, Virus is so damn fast and reliable though Eric!

[@MrAtiamd]

Hi. I have 2018 Ford Escape se 1.5 L. No start and have code p0012+p0014 I change oil and filter and vvt and no fix can you help me please

[@mosesmahone8663]

If u have experienced this problem. Does ya car burn more gas??

[@snw56]

Solid diagnostics, good job!

[@PositiveLeadDiagnostics]

Thanks Stanley !!

[@amyvelazquez5683]

Could you please tell me which one is the “P0013 B camshaft position actuator” is that the back one you replaced or the front one? Please help l.

[@bernarddeshun9332]

Bank 1 is the front bank 2 is the back.

[@trillmaticwaves1999]

Okay so Im currently having the same issue on the same car 2012 malibu, so all I have to do is replace the solenoid the same way you did on the video? I'm sorry I don't have access to the machines you used😒

[@PositiveLeadDiagnostics]

Those solenoids are pretty common failures. You could just replace the solenoid but there is a chance it could be the solenoid is fine and it’s something else.

[@RaiderLaker78]

I'm having the same issue, did you fix it yourself?

[@RASTAGOOB]

What if the manifold is cracked inside of it?? Need answers.just got the fuel pump replaced recently too

[@chachcmoney]

Which one is considered bank 1? Exhaust or intake? Just got the p0013 code.

[@markiscarter3053]

I believe it is the intake!

[@datboyphil]

I changed both soilenoids out and the engine light still comes on idk what it could be if the wiring is bad or do i need a new timing belt

[@keeperlitandleterrip6288]

My friends 2012 Malibu has codes p0011, p0012, p0013, p0014. Any advice on diagnosis with simple tools like a multimeter? Should I just put power to the actuator and see what happens?

[@gflores7018]

Great video, good to know . Thanks

[@mark6020cc]

Pull out the solenoid connect the two pins to a battery and see if the plunger inside the solenoid will move. If it does then the solenoid is good if not then spray it with a break cleaner and see if plunger will move if not then its broken, just replace it... thats how you test it without a scanner

[@shaunaw7596]

I just got the exhaust camshaft position actuator solenoid valve p0013 on my 2012 equinox . How much am I looking at to fix this do you think? All I have is non trust worthy shops around me . I wish I had your machine lol thanks

[@PositiveLeadDiagnostics]

I think harbor freight sells volt meters very cheap. You could do these simple voltage checks to diagnose it. I think the part is $50 from advanced auto.

[@frankgonzalez24]

Shauna W the solenoid is around $60 to $70 from the parts store. You can replace it real easy. Just take off the engine cover, disconnect the solenoid, unscrew the bolt and pull out the solenoid. Installation is reverse of removal.

[@JamesLee-oe7mt]

Resistance measurements may diagnose the failed part if it is considerably off of spec, or plain open. Dvom is 10 bucks at Wally world

[@RaiderLaker78]

@@JamesLee-oe7mt what does that mean off of spec?

[@jamesnall569]

What is the part called because I looked on the Autozone and O'reillys website but can't find it.

[@tonyb7510]

dude your awesome and thank you for step by step will def follow you

[@willkincaid5841]

So is the intake cam actuator a and exhaust b?

[@willkincaid5841]

I've got a p0014 camshaft position timing over advanced or system performance bank. I guess I need to watch it again from the start and go by the plug and pin layout.

[@ransecube4355]

I have the p0014 code. Replaced both seliniods. Code still came back on. What could this be?

[@jeffdunnington7040]

great video very comprehensive

[@dezblyan5125]

Good video u actually showed a repair lol

[@PositiveLeadDiagnostics]

Haha. I will when I can.

[@adamcole5440]

Thanks for doing this video.

[@brettvicknair9512]

do you have the Delco Part # for these?

[@KillerInXtinc]

amazing review, thanks for the tutorial.

[@justinwilliams3933]

thanks for all the videos Bro. keep it up man.

[@PositiveLeadDiagnostics]

Absolutely. Will do!

[@lilyeve23]

Great video. Very informative. I just recently had my 2012 Malibu intake cam replaced (P0010) and I feel like they overcharged me. $99 for engine diagnosis, $115.17 for parts $55 for labor.. does anyone know if that's how much it normally cost?

[@xXxEMOxXx24]

Lily Verastegui dealer wants $619.18

[@NFSCalex]

A Genuine GM Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve costs $40.54 new, $99 for engine diagnosis sounds ridiculous, that should be $20 at most. $115.17 for parts, you were absolutely overcharged, and $55 for labor sounds abhorrent. It's an easy DIY job that only requires a 10mm socket and a ratchet. It should have been a total $70 repair at most.

[@traviskinney9988]

NFS! I'm late to the game but on your diagnosis fee, you are FOS. You pay for an hour diagnosis even if it takes 5 minutes. $99 is average for an hour. The labor also sounds right. If their labor rate is $100/hr and charge minimum 1/2 hr labor. The only possible overcharge is the parts but I wouldn't know that without looking up the cost.

[@NFSCalex]

Travis Kinney My goal isn't to defraud the auto repair industry, but my local CarQuest offered to replace this part for me for free. The simplicity of the repair isn't worth the amount of money OP paid.

[@GreenAlien20]

30-40 bucks to do it yourself..

[@awangjirambak7248]

Hai. i have a chev malibu auto 2013 model. Obd tel it is a camshaft sensor etc. Is it because of this faulty affect my gear box ? when i drive..when reaching 60 kmhr. the transmission outomatik cut off. Engine still ok.. i have to stop. restart then can move. It happen again when nearly reach 60 kmph.. Can anybody share if they have similar problem ?

[@dwaynecummings7687]

Do you know how can I take the bolt out the top of the 10 mill bolt broke while I was tightening the solenoid down

[@rahrah8076]

Dwayne Cummings ouch..extractor

[@ninjaunmatched]

Could this cause errors to come up? Car says Service ESC.... traction... after driving it for awhile it jerks. Feels like it loses power causing the tactometer to jump up to 3 or. Could this be causing that?

[@ninjaunmatched]

These 2 errors are what comes up in my little bluetooth scan tool..

[@ninjaunmatched]

For an 2009 Malibu

[@PositiveLeadDiagnostics]

What are the codes

[@ninjaunmatched]

@@PositiveLeadDiagnostics ? The same 2 codes

[@ninjaunmatched]

@@PositiveLeadDiagnostics Also as a test I drove it for a distance, of course it still did the jerking so... drove it in manual mode. It did not do the jerking in manual which has me now a bit concerned. I don't know alot about cars but this leads me to think transmission (automatic) problem. So does this issue affect driving while in automatic only?

[@jaedynnmorgan4920]

I have the same issue, same codes. Both have been replaced but my engine light is still on. People are saying the engine light should have went off immediately. Idk what else can be the issue. I took it to 2 other shops codes still coming back P0013. I’m getting frustrated.

[@PositiveLeadDiagnostics]

Could be wiring or the pcm which controls it. Maybe even something mechanical but I feel like you would have other issues

[@tessa0313]

I have had the solenoids replaced 2 times now once by me and once by Chevy dealer after they said it's the replacements I used (but they were oem?) Anywho after getting 3 ft away from the dealer car stuttered shut down engine light and it started back up now my check engine light just comes on and off when it pleases. The stealership tried to say $800 for them to remove the head, measure cam lobes, and check timing. Chevy should cover that because there is no reason it should have bad cam unless bad vvt caused progressive damage? What do I know though. Good luck let me know if you find something more out.

[@777ret]

Great Job! Nice video too.

[@OneAuto]

Nice Diag Tom 👍

[@PositiveLeadDiagnostics]

Thank you!

[@chekelley6861]

Do they have an ohm spec on these?

[@PositiveLeadDiagnostics]

I think 8-13ohms. When in doubt you could compare to the known good side. I tend to stay away from resistance checks. Just my preference.

[@thanman3]

Positive Lead Diagnostics I have to agree with you. Depending on the test meter you are using, the equipment accuracy can throw you off when testing resistance.

[@ChrisS62976]

What's the part number? Thanks in advance.

[@pacomunoz7778]

Very good how is a easy way to know when is a ground o power control on the selenoid saludos desde Mississippi

[@PositiveLeadDiagnostics]

Unplugging the connector and doing some voltage checks. Let's say you unplug the connector and you have 12v on one side. That tells you, you have a feed voltage coming in and the computer controls the ground side. In this case we unplug it and it has a bias voltage that gets pulled to ground through the solenoid and that tells us it is power side switched

[@rrmech11]

Oh yeah make sure you have the right oil level and viscosity too.

[@jefflaughery9302]

replaced both intake and exhaust sensors and soleniuds and still throughs the same code

[@Mystykalbaby1979]

Jeff Laughery same here. No one can seem to figure it out.

[@davidmarks284]

Manually check your base oil pressure

[@lamarcusrstokes]

Check your oil pressure

[@zHazzz]

@@Mystykalbaby1979 Have you ever figured it out. I'm thinking its something electrical on my 2011 chevy malibu. Replaced the exhaust twice (Second was oem) and got the same p0014 code again. Was about to buy another but then realized none of them were defective after multiple testing with a multimeter.

[@Mystykalbaby1979]

@@zHazzz for me it was a bad sensor/solenoid combo on intake side. Make sure that the oil filter isn’t the culprit (some have internal one way flow check valves). And you need to look for signs of poor oil maintenance. Low oil, low oil pressure, semi burned old oil that gets thick can clog those little oil passages and that affects the solenoid ability to function. If you’re feeling bold take the valve cover off and check for damage to either cams and the variable lift assembly. I’m not sure which motor you have but if you have codes for a “too rich” condition present and it’s a DI motor it can be faulted high pressure pump too. Since it’s cam driven it can leak fuel into the valvetrain assembly.

[@Petebootyfudge5312]

Good luck salvaging grey plastic clip and good luck getting intake cover to fit back on the right way

[@kirkabrahamson1148]

Great video.

[@salty8653]

How much does this exact job cost someone? I have the same issue.

[@jimsinnovations2737]

22.00

[@DarknoorX]

Mine won't budge :( help

[@jimsinnovations2737]

nice video man

[@sagitario12ish]

That supost to be old part looks good, why don't show us!?

[@MasterChief-sl9ro]

I bet they have the same issue BMW has. They get trash in them form dirty oil.. That is what causes the failure. Sometimes you can clean them out real good. But it will return...

[@dcmanryan]

Would it be the same on a 2013?

[@PositiveLeadDiagnostics]

that is very possible

[@dcmanryan]

Positive Lead Diagnostics Thanks for the reply. I've read on other forums this should be covered under the 5/100k powertrain warranty. I'll know next week if it. If not it sounds like an easy fix. Thanks for the video.

[@PositiveLeadDiagnostics]

no problem good luck!!

[@pablocarreon2772]

Why they go bad ???

[@BullyGovJ4F7775]

thanks bruh!

[@aymenmohamed1134]

👍👍👍

[@thanman3]

Had the same issue on my Pontiac G6 2.4L

[@PositiveLeadDiagnostics]

Possibly a common issue?

[@prmayner]

I believe so, I have had one also, I think it was a malibu. Good job Thank you for sharing.

[@sniffer6285]

3:30-8:10.. have no clue what you are actually doing

[@fiverthefabulist]

Technomancy.

[@ovwok]

I thought that ratchet was gone to the abyss

[@mitigatedgalltv5747]

Damn if this works I want you cash app

[@pydepiperproductionsllcjon7585]

Honestly, that should have been a 5 min video

[@PositiveLeadDiagnostics]

Lol. Yup some people want the silver bullet fix and don’t care about learning

[@deriklfixit]

OH! made in China! awsome, it will last for years to come then....

[@oscargonzalez9916]

Too much taking with this foo..i didn't get anything what he said

[@brettvicknair9512]

Look in the mirror and you will see the fool!