Cam Actuator Fail
03-21-2017, 11:14 AM
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Cam Actuator Fail
Looks like the 2.4 has the same probles the 6 has with cam actuator fail ... reults in motor not starting without warning and motor replace or scrap car ... no other options i'm told by the dealer.
03-21-2017, 11:20 AM
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Welcome to the site, your dealership isn't identifying the correct issue or you had a CEL and they just described it vaguely to you.
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-...13-14-a-28779/
It's a very easy job with minimal tools!
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-...13-14-a-28779/
It's a very easy job with minimal tools!
03-21-2017, 11:45 AM
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Yes Oldblue. Now, whoever you talked to might be telling the truth , or they may be really trying to screw you over. I would think the latter. I would ask for actual trouble code numbers and post here again. Nearly every member here has performed that repair. Easy peasy. BUT, I do believe that if the actuators truly fail MECHANICALLY they can cause some serious issues, but that is a very rare occurrence.
03-21-2017, 11:55 AM
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Hi Ed, 
to the forums!!
I cannot recall anyone with the P0010/11/13/14(camshaft actuator) code(s) having a problem starting the vehicle. Please post up the actual codes here(not the descriptions, which can be misleading). We'll see if we can get you a proper diagnosis!!
to the forums!!I cannot recall anyone with the P0010/11/13/14(camshaft actuator) code(s) having a problem starting the vehicle. Please post up the actual codes here(not the descriptions, which can be misleading). We'll see if we can get you a proper diagnosis!!
03-21-2017, 12:53 PM
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This has nothing to do with recall campaigns, so I moved it.
It also has no information in it. What is supplied is erroneous B.S..
I suspect "dealer" in this case means the used car dealer that sold the car, NOT a GM Service Department.
I have not heard on this forum any discussion about failed "cam actuator" causing engine damage.
If the OP comes back perhaps he can supply a few more words.
It also has no information in it. What is supplied is erroneous B.S..
I suspect "dealer" in this case means the used car dealer that sold the car, NOT a GM Service Department.
I have not heard on this forum any discussion about failed "cam actuator" causing engine damage.
If the OP comes back perhaps he can supply a few more words.
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