Tantra Bot 2012 Chevy Equinox

The check engine light comes and goes. Fault code P0010 is the only one showing up on the scanner. So I changed the camshaft position sensor with a part from Advance Auto.

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The light continued to come and go so I put an AC Delco part in there 213-1690 thinking I had a bad one from Advance. The light is still coming on. I checked the CMP actuator solenoid connector & measured the resistance across the two pins. It reads 12.8ohms.

Is that good? What should I be checking next? '08 malibe with 2.4l. The MIL coming & going tells you it's an intermittent problem (which makes the cheese more binding). For the 10 code, the CMP actuator solenoids (intake in your case) are the usual culprit. 8-12 ohms is nominal.

It's also possible to have an intermittent in the harness or connector. There is more than one thread on this issue if you want more info.

If you want to do more testing, there's this: Service Information 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Malibu (VIN Z) Service Manual Document ID: 1885110 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DTC P0010 or P0013 Diagnostic Instructions • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. • Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. The check engine light comes and goes. Fault code P0010 is the only one showing up on the scanner. So I changed the camshaft position sensor with a part from Advance Auto.

The light continued to come and go so I put an AC Delco part in there 213-1690 thinking I had a bad one from Advance. The light is still coming on.

I checked the CMP actuator solenoid connector & measured the resistance across the two pins. It reads 12.8ohms.

Is that good? Why did you put a sensor in it when you probably need the actuator solenoid? How long was the part you put in? Should have had screens at the end of it. Part should have been maybe 3' long and a two wire connector. The number you gave is for a cam position sensor.

I think 12646783 is more like what you need. That may not be a correct number but it's the right part. 213-1690 should have had a 3 wire connector.

Greenman, thanks for that info! Rodents, I talked with a local mechanic about it and he said it was a worth a shot. The CMP actuator solenoid read 12.8ohms.

When they go bad, they are normally way out of spec. The first sensor was returned and the second was bought off ebay for about $25 so I'm not out a lot of money. Last night I cleaned the connectors for the solenoid and then reset the fault code. I made a run to town (15 miles) to pick up some things and come home. The check engine light hasn't come back on yet.

If it does, I'm going shopping on ebay for a solenoid. I've been looking to verify the CMP actuator solenoid part number. I can't find it on any engine diagrams. (gmpartsdirect and others like that) could use some help. Thanks!It's not in the ACDelco online catalog as far as I could see and I don't have access to a parts catalog.

Our parts guys here think they're doing us a favor when we work on customers cars, I don't bother them, even for my own stuff, if I can help it so you're on your own, sorry. The number I had was for the Equinox with a 2.4. I think it's the same for the Malibu but just double check. Try a dealer or two, did you call gmpartsdirect by any chance? The number I gave was a supercession of the number in the recall for the Equinox, so if someone references the Equinox recall, the number in the recall changes to the number I gave.

You were given bad information by the guy you spoke to but that's how it goes. Your three choices are the actuator solenoid itself, the PCM or the wiring inbetween the two. Contrary to what some people think, intermittent failure is very, very common and makes diagnosis tough especially on new issues.