Malibu Impala 2.4L p0013 p0014 cam position actuator sensor solenoid fix "how to"

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2011 Malibu camshaft position sensor replacement, car drives just fine, no other issues reported but CEL/MIL on.

[@scottbell8173]

Lol! It was a great video and I just finished job...20 minutes...thank you for posting!

[@GearheadDaily]

Nice! It's not too hard of a job. Getting the old sensor out is the worst part. Otherwise very simple

[@siprecords1]

Great video thank you you've definitely motivated me to fix mine myself now

[@GearheadDaily]

excellent! hope it goes well

[@clayclay1013]

to anybody trying to find this part on rock auto, it's called a Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid / Actuator. And thanks for the video

[@GearheadDaily]

thanks for the comment and the help through rock auto! :)

[@joecalandriello8576]

There is a intake and exhaust VVT solenoid, just an fyi. www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/chevrolet,2009,malibu,2.4l+l4,1442753,engine,variable+valve+timing+(vvt)+solenoid+/+actuator,12910

[@keithc728]

In most cases you will have to do a full drive cycle to be sure that the cel stays off. But nice educational video. I just bought a 2012 LS 1LS

[@GearheadDaily]

Sure that could work, i just cleared the codes and it was fine

[@danielcardona4496]

For my 11' Malibu the conduit was severely cracked and I just reinsulated all those exposed wires. took care of this code coming up.

[@GearheadDaily]

Ah good to know.

[@brendonmonson4053]

Was the engine running rough and in limp mode before you out in the new solenoids? I've got the same motor and I have a list of codes some similar to yours.

[@GearheadDaily]

If the codes are the same then you have the issue but my engine ran fine before and after

[@Zero_cool_G39]

That was so much easier to understand and show that anyone else who throws you the fucking history behind the part when all i wanted was the dam process for it. Thank you

[@tywright3849]

I just put this part into the same car. However, I do not have a way to reset the code so will the check engine light and memory reset on their own?

[@GearheadDaily]

Eventually, if the problem is resolved, it will go away. The easiest way to reset the CPU is to unplug the battery for a few seconds and reconnect it.

[@tywright3849]

I had someone to reset it afterwards but the light cam back on less than an hour later. Apparently there is another problem with the car. The car had one hard startup prior to adding the part to it yesterday and another afterwards. The way I found out I needed this part was during a check engine diagnosis at Autozone.

[@zHazzz]

In the case that the solenoid DOES work and I keep getting p0014 (the exhaust vvt) what steps do you recommend taking. I replaced the intake and I replaced the exhaust vvt TWICE (second was oem) and I was about to get another but I realized BOTH the aftermarket and oem exhaust vvt work perfectly fine. (Did this through multimeter tests and cleaned both). I have a 2011 chevy malibu and I DO NOT have any symptoms, car runs absolutely fine and I keep getting this code back. I checked the maf sensor, it seems okay. Tried testing for voltage between the exhaust camshaft wire but I don't seem to be getting voltage through mine when i put the key in ignition and test the connector. I did replace oil and transmission fluid very recently (I don't remember but maybe 300-500miles). I don't know what to do now. Maybe do an engine flush? (I don't think that will fix it). Please answer. ANY help will be greatly appreciated

[@GearheadDaily]

Its possible the cam position sensor is faulty?

[@zHazzz]

@@GearheadDaily Could be possible. Just changed oil and added a new oil filter yesterday and p0014 came back again after driving a few miles. I will test my cam position sensors tomorrow. thx

[@yoursurgerysister]

I changed mine and after this doesn’t work if its not a faulty computer …. It could be a loose chain or the camshaft itself

[@fgcartagena]

hey man, very informative video. Just checking to see if any idea's on what else would cause the P0013 code... my solenoids looks good. My wife has a 2012 malibu LT and car only ran for 5 weeks from the dealership before it wouldn't start anymore. Dealership was useless in trying to find the problem at first it was "the battery" which they offered to replace which they did not, then it was the "fuel pump" which was changed out 2 times.. then it was my wifes fault her car wouldn't start... so i had it towed from there to a 3rd party mechanic who did a lot of work out of pocket. Changed the fuse box and fuses, wiring pigtail harness and wiring from the fuel pump to the rear fuse box, new battery, clean the Evaporators system, and did all the fluid changes on the vehicle... picked up the car on friday and same shit... stuck in a parking lot unable to start the car. I change the spark plugs today and nothing... they're clueless at what the issue could be just as anyone else... but we keep getting codes P0446 and P0451 and now the most recent ones the P0013 and P0010... any suggestions or advice would be great.... tried changing up the car but dealership won't help there either.

[@GearheadDaily]

How can you tell the solenoids are good? Mine looked perfect when i took them out. I'd replace both solenoids and then also replace this: amzn.to/2Yk3IL1 double check part numbers, but a quick search shows this to be the most likely culprit.

[@rubenmcraven7550]

Any follow up on the solution to this cars problem?

[@Tatortot318]

My 2012 is causing me a lot of headaches, The car literally stopped one day and just wouldn't turn over, All sensors replaced, than had it towed for a new tank fuel pump?????..the mechanic told me to drive it and left, cashed my check, and I didn't get a mile down the road and it started to stall out, Now the weird thing, p0014 came up still, now when i lift the sensor out aliitle, the engine runs fine, but engine lite stays on? when I tighten the bold down, I can't keep the engine running....What the Hell s going on, I paid alot for the pump and feel I was screwed on that..Please help anyone...

[@fivenightsatwendys]

Try a new starter relay its 16 bucks and worth a try, if yours is bad car will act like it has a dead battery, it's worth a shot.

[@codystovall6972]

@@Tatortot318 key needs to be reprogrammed

[@JoseRodriguez-go5ux]

Would you know if this issue can cause p0601 or p0700? I had those codes for a long time then they disappeared now it’s this code

[@GearheadDaily]

I don't think so

[@eddiemcpherson6399]

Have same problem hope it helps

[@GearheadDaily]

It should if you scanned it correctly.

[@rockocardiel1351]

Mi malibu se apago corriendo le doi estar y ASE como k kiere prender las bujis las pone negras

[@rhinoVMadera]

Would that peice fit an 08 Malibu lt?

[@GearheadDaily]

Likely, but I would still double check

[@joehernandez6465]

I have a 2011 malibu and check engine light for the crankshaft sensor i replaced it erase the check engine light and it keeps coming back, what it was doing was that it was taking a long time to start up and so.etimes j had to give it a little gas, i was wondering if any body had that issued it would help a lot thanks

[@GearheadDaily]

Did you rescan it and seen what the new code could be? Its unlikely to be the cam positions actuators.

[@joehernandez6465]

No i didnt have a problem with the accuator my problem is the crankshaft sensor i replaced it and it come back again on my check engine light was wondering if u had any advice thanks

[@GearheadDaily]

Possibly bad wiring. Or bad connectors

[@maskedreaper626]

Will this set off esc on 2011 malibu? I slid into a turn and car sputtered and died said service esc and traction control. Granted this was during -45 degree weather she ain't fired up since..

[@GearheadDaily]

Nope completely unrelated.

[@williammize8270]

That was a lotta twisting on that bolt wowy I have to do this on the 09 Malibu I have 2.4 don't look too bad that cover hard for him yea know

[@GearheadDaily]

its not too bad if i had to do it again.

[@jamesrondini4321]

Yea I just changed mine out I accidentally torqued the one to tight broke bolt in half tried drilling it out no luck I ended up jb welding it on where bolt is supposed to go hope it works out

[@GearheadDaily]

ruh roh! let me know how it goes lol

[@jamesrondini4321]

@@GearheadDaily so far so good no oil leaking check engine light never came back on and it still real tight

[@GearheadDaily]

@@jamesrondini4321 Awesome! Glad it worked.

[@UPRR-nq6uj]

Good job!!!

[@GearheadDaily]

Thanks! Hope it helped.

[@crystaldavid7896]

I had 4 camshaft position sensor s replaced and my car still put puts and acts like it's going to cut off when I stop but sounds good driving minus the hard shift in first and second gear🤦🏽‍♀️

[@GearheadDaily]

Sounds like you've got a bigger issue at play here. Mine had zero symptoms, just kept throwing the codes.

[@troyhall3352]

What app are you use on ya phone in this video

[@GearheadDaily]

Torque

[@breadwinner864]

When I took my solenoid out I seen a bit of debris in the socket hole, how would I go about cleaning it out?

[@GearheadDaily]

Compressed air would be my first choice.

[@xIIsTReeTIIx]

I keep gettin p0013 and they said it was the evap valve! I replaced it and the check engine light came back about 20mins later

[@jameshughes4884]

My car did dat said it was dat cum to find out it was my harness

[@sherodgambrell6487]

I have a question. My check engine light is on and I recieved a test and it said I need a new camshaft sensor actuator circuit. Are these the same thing. Sorry I'm just learning about cars lol

[@GearheadDaily]

Could be. Ask the mechanic for the code. If he won't give it to you, something is fishy

[@RASTAGOOB]

Here we go bro. Got a 2012 Chevy Malibu. Late 2016 got both camshafts replaced and recently got the new fuel pump. Cranks still no start. What is it?

[@GearheadDaily]

Do you have fuel pressure? Tested at the rail?

[@RASTAGOOB]

Gearhead Daily haven't tested it yet. It was working perfectly then one day a week later it just doesn't start. Cranks still. I.had a little habit of leaving my gas tank unfilled at times. Could it be the condensation water build in the gas tank? Just wondering

[@GearheadDaily]

Any MIL's? Can you hear the pump turn on? Dead fuel pump relay? Bad gas? You can check by cranking and holding down the gas pedal, that will force it sometimes.

[@ricardosanchez-op3ke]

These cars have camshaft sensors but it also has a crankshaft sensor that is located right above the starter replace that one also

[@RASTAGOOB]

Gearhead Daily found out it was exactly the position sensor. Because I got the intake and exhaust valves replaced myself. Will be repaired tomorrow

[@admiraltychimney6507]

No u will bend the tab if you don't manually pop the oring into the valve cover. Lub the oring feel it pop down and then tighten the bolt. You can damage the solenoid/leak oil

[@josericardorodriguez8518]

Hey did you have a problem with the exhaust manifold

[@GearheadDaily]

No.

[@josericardorodriguez8518]

On my 2011 chevy malibu last year I have replaced 3 exhaust manifold it cracks on the middle of the manifold

[@GearheadDaily]

@@josericardorodriguez8518 Ok, sorry but that never happened to mine.

[@ga3829]

My engine light is on. They ran a diagnostic test which read it had this problem which you just showed on your KZbin video. That was fixed yet the check engine came back on. I did a tune up (mechanic suggested) and engine light is still on. Any suggestions? I have a 2010 Chevy Malibu

[@GearheadDaily]

Did you replace both sensors or just one?

[@danieldearo1699]

The part this guy replaced is called the cam shaft actually or solenoid. Not the cam shaft sensor.

[@ga3829]

Changed both...then got a code of p0171...so we just changed the MFA sensor, now my engine light comes and goes but still not fixed. They’ve checked for leaks. Don’t know what else to do. If that CODE of p0171 is on what’s something else you would suggest to fix which would make this engine light GO AWAY?

[@angelg0715]

Sometimes you have to get the code cleared if it’s fixed at the dealer or someone who can clear it

[@MrLildude5]

You didn’t have to change the timing chain did you???

[@GearheadDaily]

Never. I put 230,000 miles on it.

[@quelyrikss4229]

My malibu 2015. Is roughly idling. And acting like it going to cut off while driving or stop. What can we dooo about this i need help badly. Any suggestion

[@GearheadDaily]

Any MIL's you can read?

[@quelyrikss4229]

Yes i can read. But a cam shaft part is smaller. That the 02 Sensor that he is changing 😕

[@columbusohio72]

@@GearheadDaily he didnt ask if you can read. He asked you so you have any codes?

[@GearheadDaily]

Right? I wasnt asking if he could read. I know he can LOL

[@columbusohio72]

@@GearheadDaily humans smh

[@siprecords1]

2014 malibu while driving i will loose power indicator light would have power lost then the car dies until i have the battery recharged each time P000013 P000014

[@GearheadDaily]

sounds like you have another issue

[@icek9a]

120 for a hose clamp wrench? I got one on Amazon for $20 Screw snap on

[@GearheadDaily]

Amazon has been good to me for tools.

[@sledon9105]

Did it run like crap?

[@GearheadDaily]

No.

[@jordanebert9573]

I jaut replaced mine and my malibu still wont start

[@GearheadDaily]

Yep, because that code has nothing to do with ignition.

[@darrelldarrell1447]

STOP CALLING THESE A SENSOR! There is an actual sensor and it's just one on the front driver's side of the motor. You are changing the celenoid/actuator or both of them. You cause confusion by calling these sensors which they are not. There is no sensor in these things. It's basically an oil control valve for the variable valve timing of which that's why there is 2 of them one for intake and one for exaust sides of the motors 2 cams.

[@GearheadDaily]

Fair enough.

[@loladotson4984]

Shirley ceasar

[@wise_soul8886]

*i have a hyundai genesis 2.0t and have the same p0014 code. I replaced wires, vvt selenoids, camshaft position sensors, and still check engine light on. I dobt understand why the car still runs very good, no rough idling, no stalling.... does anyone know?*

[@GearheadDaily]

You'll hvae to look that up for your specific car, this is about GM's

[@zHazzz]

Hello, did you end up fixing the problem? I also keep getting this code but absolutely no symptoms. Car runs very great.

[@wise_soul8886]

*no i ended up selling it*

[@danieldearo1699]

This is not the cam shaft sensor. Watched a video similar to this and read up on comments. The sensors are on he right side. I think those are the cam shaft actuator solenoids. Totally different part

[@GearheadDaily]

Look at the part in the description..... www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F675WNW/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=gearheaddaily-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00F675WNW&linkId=3131ead6984775414968b157f2a01409

[@tmoney2515]

Daniel De Aro your right

[@simplyfinesse]

Definitely the actuator solenoid. I am replacing mine now. And I ordered the sensor which goes on the right side ...

[@tyler4276]

@@simplyfinesse yeh I was just bouta say the same thing theres two sensors on the right side of the engine on side one frnt one back!! Then the two solenoid actuator positioners on the left top

[@scottbell8173]

Pretty informative and all and much appreciated...however less views of the back of your head might have been a bit more helpful...LMAO!!

[@GearheadDaily]

I can tell you it's a hell of a lot better than the front!

[@tomfaro6259]

Timing chain problem. Sensor probably

[@GearheadDaily]

Sensor was the issue. Fixed it right up. Chain is fine

[@frontspring1]

you can't see yourself spending the money on the hose clamp tool.You wont say that when the clamp is located behind the cylinder head in an obscure location where the light don't shine.

[@GearheadDaily]

Fair point, but I haven't gotten there just yet LOL

[@israelsalassanchez4955]

Esta bien lo que estas enseñando pero la persona que esta haciendo el trabajo no deja ver bien como se realiza solo escucho tu voz pero no dejas ver el trabajo fisico It is fine what you are teaching but the person who is doing the work does not let you see how it is done I only hear your voice but you do not let see the physical work It is good what you are teaching but the person who is doing the work does not let you see well How is it done, I only hear your voice but you don't let see the physical work

[@mariaarredondo7642]

So it’s the solenoid not the sensor

[@GearheadDaily]

yup

[@RayleighCriterion]

That's not a motor, that's an engine.

[@GearheadDaily]

Cool story bro

[@perp774]

that's not a cam sensor dude. it's a solenoid. variable valve timing solenoid.

[@GearheadDaily]

meh, you're not the first person to point out I messed my terminology... you know what i meant.

[@perp774]

@@GearheadDaily yeah i understood what you were saying. I'm a industrial electrician so it's easy for me to know all the details about all these gadgets because i work with them everyday. i didn't mean to sound like a dick, was really just letting you know it was a solenoid not a sensor. If you want to know more about either one just let me know and I'll tell you everything i know about both devices. i think the easiest way to summarize them is: sensors wire into the processor as INPUTS and solenoids, valves, bulbs, and coils wire in as OUTPUTS.

[@GearheadDaily]

@@perp774 Fair enough, i appreciate the response.

[@medinamemedina8533]

What the fuck is a Malibu impala I have a Malibu not an impala

[@GearheadDaily]

Simmer down, you only get so much space in the title and the same engine was in both cars. Relax.

[@robertbradford3461]

Yup total bulshit, you fix what it tells you and it doesn't fix the problem. You replace parts it tells you to and you still have a problem then when you ask about it they say huh should take to a mechanic, total bulshit

[@GearheadDaily]

Hasn't been the case my entire life... sorry

[@JamesValentineBaja1000]

Too cheap to buy the correct tools. Says a lot about how you probably do your repairs.

[@GearheadDaily]

uh huh... ok then. thanks for stopping by.