Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Replacement (w. pics) - P0010/11 P0013/14
#261
This is the bad actuator solenoid after removing it. Note the engine oil in the connector cavity on the actuator and the road dirt surrounding the connector:
This is the new "Dorman" Solenoid after it was installed. Note all the grunge due to the fact the solenoid was leaking oil up through the connector cavity. Yes, the leak was from the original factory installed solenoid.
Since these photo's were taken (the day the solenoid was replace) I have sprayed the engine with engine degreaser and sprayed it off with a power washer.
#262
Wow - now that's a first for this forum I am sure. That looks nasty - and glad you got it fixed up. LOL at reference to "feature" - the self-lubricating actuator solenoid!!!!
#263
Ok - thanks for the clarification. I'd throw the code reader back on, and see if there is any related code in storage. I don't remember having a rough idle when I encoutered my solenoid related CEL codes (only the hard shifting and I think the T/C light).
Oh, did you disconnect the battery for a short while during the replacement of the solenoids? Doing so, will clear the codes and start it fresh so to speak. And maybe double-check to ensure the MAF sensor on the intake is plugged back in securely, and that the intake plenum clamp is nice and tight.
Oh, did you disconnect the battery for a short while during the replacement of the solenoids? Doing so, will clear the codes and start it fresh so to speak. And maybe double-check to ensure the MAF sensor on the intake is plugged back in securely, and that the intake plenum clamp is nice and tight.
I cleared the code by disconnecting the battery. And made sure the MAP sensor was connected well. So far so good. I appreciate the advice.
#264
Be aware that you MUST disconnect the battery for 10+ minutes to reset the entire computer after changing out the solenoid(s). I didn't know that and after changing both solenoids, I just reset the codes using the OBD2 reader and was frustrated that I still got the CEL and the reduced power a little while after driving. After disconnecting the battery, all was back to normal.
#265
Good deal. Even a momentary disconnect of the battery worked for many of us, including me, But good to know of your experience with it.
Not a hard job at all was it? Kinda fun to dig out the tools and rip stuff apart.
Not a hard job at all was it? Kinda fun to dig out the tools and rip stuff apart.
#266
Not a hard job at all was it? Kinda fun to dig out the tools and rip stuff apart.
#267
Just wanted to let everyone know that my problem was fixed after replacing both solenoids. Runs better now!
#269
Thanks for the info. Worked on our 06 2.4 also.
Just a heads up. 3 years ago had same problem, but no check engine light. Took dealer a long time to figure it out. They replaced one of the computers under emissions warranty and problem solved.
3 years later and no warranty I was sweating it. lol
But $90 for both of them and maybe 30 minutes of work and so far so good a couple weeks later!
Thanks again!
Just a heads up. 3 years ago had same problem, but no check engine light. Took dealer a long time to figure it out. They replaced one of the computers under emissions warranty and problem solved.
3 years later and no warranty I was sweating it. lol
But $90 for both of them and maybe 30 minutes of work and so far so good a couple weeks later!
Thanks again!