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camshaft actuator solenoid problem

Old 03-12-2014, 02:38 PM
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camshaft actuator solenoid problem

I have a 2009 chevy hhr 2.0L,,,check engine light is on,,,,codes coming up are p0010,p0011....I have replaced the camshaft actuator sensor,though it runs a lot better it did not turn the light off,,,,i suspect it is the camshaft actuator solenoid(intake) and plan on replacing it,,am I on the right track.....HELP......please...it reads on my paperwork from the auto parts store that its,,,failed actuator solenoid,bank 1.....
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Old 03-12-2014, 04:34 PM
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First thing, plug "P0010" into the SEARCH box at the top of the page.

There is a thread devoted to this repair and the misteaks auto parts stores make.

The ACTUATOR/SOLENOID lives under the air filter. The SENSORS are on the head.
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Old 03-13-2014, 01:40 AM
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Well, I'm adding this to the list of people who have replaced the wrong part for the P0010/11/13/14 codes.

Yes, you need to replace the camshaft actuator SOLENOID on the INTAKE side!!!
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Old 03-13-2014, 06:04 AM
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Welcome to the site

Here is a diagram that may help

Cam actuator intake is circled blue
Cam actuator exhaust is circled in green
Cam sensor is circled in red
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Old 03-13-2014, 07:48 AM
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Sounds like another case of an auto parts store telling someone to replace the wrong parts.
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its good for the bottom line and profit margin!! but not us HHR folks

aside from that, Welcome to the Vern!!
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