Install Intake Exhaust & Camshaft Variable Timing VVT Solenoid | Cadillac ATS 2.0t

[@whathitwonder4037]

Gotta 2014 ats 2.0 turbo. Took it to the dealer. Went from "It's covered by warranty" to "Oops. Turns out only the exhaust solenoid is covered, and it's going to be $560 parts and labor to replace the other one." Needless to say, I'm glad I came across this video. Update: Those electrical connectors aren't supposed to just "wiggle" off. You pull the tab out, press in on the connector (Like, toward the engine), and then push the tab down as you pull out. Other than that 10/10 would highly recommend.

[@614Lyfe]

Happy we could help

[@MegaBbqbbq]

How many miles on your ATS?

[@redmcwilliams224]

Hey man, thanks for this info. I have a 2013 Cadillac ATS with a 2.0 turbo. I had a light come on and the code said this was it. So you probably saved me a ton of bucks!

[@614Lyfe]

Happy to help. Just make sure you change your oil after as well.

[@KrishnaKumarB1127]

Thank you! This worked for the Cadillac CTS with the 2.0 engine too. My codes were P0010 and P0011 and I had to replace the intake side (passenger side) only. I used ECH VVS1854 from NAPA. It cost me only $50 and around 20 minutes; a Cadillac dealership near Atlanta quoted me $1,200 for this!!! The exhaust side with error code P0013 is covered under warranty, but the intake side is not.

[@paulcchiarella]

Great video! Clear and right to the point instructions with no BS! Keep making these videos. By the way you I both have the exact two same cars. Cadillac ATS and Camaro SS! My Camaro has the exact same paint scheme, Red with white stripes!!

[@cryptoweather7108]

I saw other videos say to disconnect the battery, which is quite a process. Did you do that for this repair?

[@614Lyfe]

No left it connected

[@_itzjustsoul]

Ugh. I wish I had found this sooner. Lol. It is so simple. 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️. Keep on being awesome dude.

[@614Lyfe]

🙌🙌

[@ritasics1903]

I replaced the exhaust solenoid about a year ago on my 2014 Cadillac ATS 2.0 and the light went on for service again so I took it to Auto Zone and the code came up P0011 which was the intake solenoid. The exhaust was easy so I got the part from the dealer which was $62 and will replace the input. Needless to say, this was a pain to get out after I got the clip out the solenoid was frozen in which I had to take large pliers to hold onto the solenoid and get a big hammer and bang on the pliers to loosen up the solenoid and finally got it out. The clip was a little more difficult than the exhaust, you have to remember to pull the white clip all the way down and then get a pair of pliers and pull down on the clip.

[@jrvalentino7948]

I’ll be trying to change mines this week🤞🏼 thanks for the video

[@614Lyfe]

No problem

[@dwightcox3760]

Thanks #614Lyfe I have a 2013 ATS 3.6L Non Turbo. I'm not sure if the VVT are in the same location... but this vid will help me check. Appreciate you posting in 2019

[@nastynotch8314]

You can take these apart and clean them. Electrical cleaner works great.

[@614Lyfe]

Great information thanks for sharing

[@antony2397]

Hey I read that it’s better do this with a fresh oil change. Do you take the solenoids out change the oil and then put the new ones in?

[@614Lyfe]

Yes

[@shawnfletcher2317]

Should I get the oil changed before I replace the solenoids? I'm having slight misfires

[@614Lyfe]

I would get it done before so you don’t clog the new ones

[@maldoosary940]

Hi man i changed the camshaft sensor and still got the engine light

[@devonac34]

Worked perfectly no engine light 😄👍🏾

[@monte4473]

Will the engine light turn off instantly or does it take a while?

[@614Lyfe]

It should cycle off or you can take it to autozone and have them reset it for free

[@georgewinston134]

@@614Lyfe You can also disconnect the battery, let it set for 30 mins or so and it'll reset the ECM and clear it also.

[@MegaBbqbbq]

It's a solinoid, they rest the PCM in about 2 to 5 seconds.

[@dshiznit0011]

I can’t get the electrical clip off the solenoid I pulled the little white clip forward but it won’t come off

[@614Lyfe]

You also have to push down aftet the clip isnpulled back. And then wiggle it back and forth and it should come off

[@MobileSnoProDemo]

Spray a bit of WD40 on the clip and the connector will come right off.

[@donwimsatt1400]

Are the VVT's the same for each side? I installed the left one, cleaned and tested the passenger, check engine light still on. I have a P0010, P0011 and a P2097.

[@614Lyfe]

They are different

[@donwimsatt1400]

@@614Lyfe Just ordered the intake (right side) hope this fixes the problem. Only got 69,000 miles on car

[@DeRock401]

@@donwimsatt1400 I had the same problem. Changed them 2 times already in 1 year. It's from.not doing oil changes as regularly as I should.

[@donwimsatt1400]

@@DeRock401 Oil changes have always been within the recommendations.

[@keenanldickson]

What is the name of these two parts the one on right is Engine Variable Timing Solenoid?

[@CalvinJameson-m5z]

Is this for codes p0010 and p0011??

[@MegaBbqbbq]

These are covered, by GM dealers, for 10 years or 100,000 miles.

[@614Lyfe]

Thats good information

[@ritasics1903]

Thanks for your input. Auto Zone diagnosed P0013 so I was going to do this myself because it looked so easy until I saw your blog. I did get the T30 torque which I will need in the future. I took it to the Caddy dealer and they did it under the warranty. So thanks again.

[@JayOh-]

Wow! Really?

[@abdullatif5955]

I get the check engine light last week so I went to auto zone to check it and i got P0011 and p0010 intake camshaft timing but after three days the check engine light gone. Do I need to change them if so, is it the same problem as mine.

[@614Lyfe]

get your oil changed and then replace them. For how cheap they are and how easy they are to replace you might as well just do it to be on the safe side

[@abdullatif5955]

I change my car oil and it has 70% I just drove it 1000 miles and I still have 4000 miles

[@youngbreezy5390]

We’re did you get your vvt Solenoid from

[@614Lyfe]

From the dealership

[@NCKNIGHT4U]

Thanks mannn....mine just started....

[@614Lyfe]

glad we could help

[@chacebusness6451]

If I got code p0010 is it actuator solenoid in the back of the engine or is it the solenoids that he replaced?

[@bubbaruiz6743]

What if they are covered in metal shavings what could be the cause ?

[@614Lyfe]

Somthing im the engine grinding

[@magnellseth]

Was this causing underboost???

[@614Lyfe]

Yes no acceleration

[@magnellseth]

@@614Lyfe stupid question but did you disconnect battery before hand?

[@JohnDoe-st9ty]

In my situation my harness is very hard to remove when I unclipped it, how do you remove the harness safety? Any tips?

[@platinumsolutions7338]

which one is the VVT Solenoid?

[@614Lyfe]

Can’t remember I don’t have this car anymore

[@gagan4123]

I ordered the actuators from amazon but it doesn’t have that white plastic piece on top! What can i do?

[@614Lyfe]

Take them back and buy them from the dealership

[@ek5917]

what code did you guys get? I'm showing p0010, going to try and knock this out this weekend.

[@614Lyfe]

Its been so long I can’t remember the code

[@ek5917]

@@614Lyfe got it, p0010 for passenger and p0013 for driver side solenoid... thanks!

[@dustinlandi]

This has been asked but how long should it take for the check engine light to go away after replacing these? I replaced them and saw it still on, then took it out for a long drive, turned it off, filled the gas and drove hime and it was still on. Should I clear it or see if it jsut goes off? I had the po010

[@614Lyfe]

Sometimes you have to have it reset. They will do it for free at autozone

[@lloydbranham227]

which is the exhaust VVT solenoid?

[@614Lyfe]

I can’t remember

[@lloydbranham227]

@@614Lyfe ...Found it...driver side...thanks for the video

[@rawnellmc]

I have a 2008 Cadillac srx. Having similar issues. But how do I know whether it's the VVT solenoid's or just the intake camshaft position sensor?

[@614Lyfe]

you have to have them read the code at auto zone or a place like that

[@mzell321]

Is it the same part for both sides?

[@614Lyfe]

No they are different almost the same

[@Henrylopez000]

Thanks for your video. I don't have a 2.0t but I do have a 2014 ats and the check engine light comes on and off for the exhaust solenoid. I just replaced both using your video. Very helpful. One thing that i noticed. The plastic piece on the intake stayed inside the chamber. I just put the nee part in cause it didnt come with one to begin with. Thanks again alot of help!

[@614Lyfe]

happy we could help.

[@ggonzalez3181]

Question ❓ do I need to reset the computer.

[@JoelGonzalez-zp7rw]

Would this fix a P0014 code?

[@monstermustang1623]

Dude had this issue with the 2.5l and I replaced these it fixed it but now on a cold start the car makes a loud noise at the start but then sounds fine while running I turn it off and it doesn’t do it again it’s only on the cold start…

[@614Lyfe]

Might be the oil jusy needs warmed up but that still doesn’t seem notmal

[@Ra-ndY1]

Mine is stuck can't even unclip it

[@kylefraser4280]

I'm trying to find a video for changing the exhaust one on the camaro! Nothing on KZbin

[@614Lyfe]

I wish i could help i paid to have mine done

[@gagan4123]

Which side is which

[@614Lyfe]

I think the plugs are different colors. Its been so long and i dont have that car anymore i cant remember

[@MobileSnoProDemo]

Exhaust side has a black connector, intake has a white connector.

[@florentinochaidez4533]

What was the error code ?

[@614Lyfe]

Can’t recall but autozone gave me the printout telling me all the info.

[@henryrobison5507]

P0013 & p0014

[@jakewallace9274]

This took me a little bit longer than your video. I have an 2014 ATS btw…and I had to use pliers to get those plastic connectors off (while another person used a flathead like a “chisel”)…and I broke a couple of little pieces off of them 😞. They still were “connectable”…but one connector definitely has a crack down the side…I hope they don’t fail later and I end up with a big bill 😣

[@Ra-ndY1]

Mann it's happening with Mines right now cnt even unclip it used a flat head also and I'm literally eating the side with it I dnt want to force it so it dnt break☹️

[@rickwhoo1]

No reason to remove the oil cap. The cover comes off without removing it. Leave the oil cap on... Why risk dropping something in there.

[@614Lyfe]

Yep

[@MobileSnoProDemo]

On my 2014 Malibu with this motor you do need to remove the oil cap. I put it back on after removing the engine cover to be safe.

[@MegaBbqbbq]

Not true.

[@rickwhoo1]

@@MegaBbqbbq What's not true? I left the cap on my car.

[@rickwhoo1]

@@Private011 Mine stays on... It doesn't hold the cover on at all.

[@wydreyo]

Lol, should’ve seen this video three hours ago. I accidentally pulled the wires to hard and they came out of the connector looks like ima need a new connector

[@ricardocerritos5000]

Someone should make a video on how to remove the clips. 🤦‍♂️

[@614Lyfe]

Lol yeah just be very gentle with them

[@davidjames666]

Slide the locking tab over towards the end of the connector towards the wires. Get a pair of wide pliers, and gently squeeze the end of the connector (one end of plier tip is on that extended tab, and the other end is on the connector) while pulling the connector away from the solenoid. Of course it is easier if you do this before removing the bolt from the solenoid

[@MobileSnoProDemo]

I sprayed a little bit of WD40 on the clip and it came right off.

[@MegaBbqbbq]

@@MobileSnoProDemo Never use WD40 on plastic parts!!!!

[@dustinlandi]

just move the lock up then use a flat had and gently pry. takes 2 seconds.

[@gabrielhenderson6959]

Nice thanks

[@tonyg-dy5sd]

I changed mines and my stabilitrak came one

[@POTFULLOFGREEN]

Replaced these in my 2.5L ATS 2013 and car runs even worse wtf?

[@614Lyfe]

Could have engine damage

[@monstermustang1623]

Same dude!! Wtf mine started loud af and then started stalling out of no where

[@POTFULLOFGREEN]

@@monstermustang1623 it ended up being that i accidently used the wrong upstream o2 sensor lol

[@frankiebrindis3667]

Damm! I should of pulled out

[@614Lyfe]

Lol

[@jl456]

My ats 2.0 T makes a rattle noise or lifter tick only when its under load what do you think this could be?

[@614Lyfe]

That is above my pay grade. I would definitely take that in and have them look at it