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Chevy HHR LS 2.2 starting really rough

Old Jul 26, 2020 | 05:34 PM
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Chevy HHR LS 2.2 starting really rough

Good evening everyone! I have a problem. My poor HHR has been starting rough or not even starting at all. I've recently replaced the camshaft position sensor and crankshaft position sensor. I was wondering if anyone had any insight on what to do because right now I'm really lost.

I'm not sure if I can add links to a post but here's a video of what it's doing: https://streamable.com/bhvdlh
Old Jul 26, 2020 | 06:30 PM
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What codes were you getting that led you to changing sensors?
Old Jul 26, 2020 | 06:35 PM
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The first code was P0016, there was another code for the crankshaft sensor but I don't quite remember what it was.
Old Jul 26, 2020 | 06:44 PM
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P0016 is typically a stretched(or worse) timing chain. Do not crank the engine anymore, you will cause catastrophic damage.
Old Jul 26, 2020 | 06:47 PM
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Could be your timing chain... Don't drive it until that is confirmed, or you could trash the engine.
Old Jul 26, 2020 | 06:47 PM
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But would that cause a hard start or no start at all? I mean I'll definitely look into the timing chain tomorrow as well as everything else.
Old Jul 26, 2020 | 06:48 PM
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Yes and yes.
Old Jul 26, 2020 | 06:55 PM
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Alright, thanks for your help. I'll check the timing chain tomorrow.
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