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Old 10-17-2022, 01:53 PM
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Cam Positioning Sensors ?

Just a quick ?
My idiot light came on and the scanner read Cam Position Sensor.
about 94k on the clock
I am going to change both as they are OEM
AC Delco the way to go ?
Or any better brand ?
Thanks

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Old 10-17-2022, 02:26 PM
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What were the codes?
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Old 10-17-2022, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by RJ_RS_SS_350
What were the codes?
I forgot the number but I did read his scanner and it was for 1 sensor, May have said front sensor , But only said 1. But I will change both as they are from 2011
I have a cheapo FIXED scanner if I can gett hat to work on the HHR Ill let you know ! But now the engine light is off, But I do not think it fixed itself lol
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Old 10-17-2022, 02:59 PM
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It’s been said on this forum a thousand times:
“POST THE CODE NUMBERS. NOT the description”

Also. Year, model and engine size would help.
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P0016 or P0017 means timing chain, they both mention "sensor" in the title. P0010 P0011,P0013 and P0014 usually mean to replace the VVT valves.
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Thanks I will have him pull the codes again !
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Originally Posted by Radco
Thanks I will have him pull the codes again !
Should be noted on your bill.
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