2010 equinox problems

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matt sorrentino

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Not sure if this is the right forum where to put this but im so desperate ill try anything. So i own other than my 94 c1500 als a 2010 equinox v6 3.0l that has the check engine light on. The code reads p0017 and its driving me nuts. I already replaced the crankshaft sensor and one of 4 camshaft sensors and the light keeps cooming back to haunt me like in a nightmare. Anyone has any ideas what to look for next? I know its a long shot but at this point ill try anything. Oh car has 111xxx miles so out of warranty
 

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P0017 refers to the Bank 1 exhaust Camshaft position in relation to the crankshaft.

1. Check and Repair any timing chain noise. IF the chain is stretched, it can throw off the cam timing.

2. Check for engine oil change neglect. Make sure it's full and the correct oil.

3. If neglected, do some short oil change intervals and see if the code stops resetting.

4. If no change, swap the Bank 1 Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid with Bank 2.

5. If the code P0019 now sets, the solenoid now in Bank 2 is defective.

Cam position actuators are real common failures, Also I have found many vehicles come in with low or really dirty oil.

Hope this helps. Oh and Bank one is the one closest to the firewall.
 

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P0017 refers to the Bank 1 exhaust Camshaft position in relation to the crankshaft.

1. Check and Repair any timing chain noise. IF the chain is stretched, it can throw off the cam timing.

2. Check for engine oil change neglect. Make sure it's full and the correct oil.

3. If neglected, do some short oil change intervals and see if the code stops resetting.

4. If no change, swap the Bank 1 Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid with Bank 2.

5. If the code P0019 now sets, the solenoid now in Bank 2 is defective.

Cam position actuators are real common failures, Also I have found many vehicles come in with low or really dirty oil.

Hope this helps. Oh and Bank one is the one closest to the firewall.
Thanks i will swap the solenoids and see what hapens. Thanks thanks thanks
 

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I haven't replaced one on the V6 yet, But from what I can see on Alldata {sorry, can't link the pic} the solenoids are mounted in the front of the motor. The one on the out side is the Exhaust solenoid. It looks like the Cam position sensor is right next to it. But again, I haven't had a chance to replace one on a 6 cylinder yet.
 

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I haven't replaced one on the V6 yet, But from what I can see on Alldata {sorry, can't link the pic} the solenoids are mounted in the front of the motor. The one on the out side is the Exhaust solenoid. It looks like the Cam position sensor is right next to it. But again, I haven't had a chance to replace one on a 6 cylinder yet.
Thanks again man all the help is appreciated
 

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This car is driving me nuts i changed 4 sensors already oil twice in 3 weeks and filter too and still have the p0017 code idk what else to do
 

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This car is driving me nuts i changed 4 sensors already oil twice in 3 weeks and filter too and still have the p0017 code idk what else to do

Take it to a real mechanic and have them diagnose it. Why the heck are you wasting money throwing parts at a vehicle when you have no clue what is setting the code? The sad truth is you probably need a timing chain - yours is most likely stretched - that's if the code keeps coming back even after changing solenoids and verifying you have good oil.
 

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Take it to a real mechanic and have them diagnose it. Why the heck are you wasting money throwing parts at a vehicle when you have no clue what is setting the code? The sad truth is you probably need a timing chain - yours is most likely stretched - that's if the code keeps coming back even after changing solenoids and verifying you have good oil.
Thanks for the advice but that is exactly ehat i did. Took it to a mechanic and even he has no idea. I was trying to avoid going to the stealership but i guess I've got no choice.
 
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