First Major Problem Code p0016
05-23-2012, 05:00 PM
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First Major Problem Code p0016
SO I got a Check engine light this morning on my way to Physical Therapy. Stopped into an Auto Zone for them to plug into it and it showed a p0016. I bought a Crank sensor, had the car towed home after it wouldn't restart and installed it.... no luck. I have another tow truck on the way to tow it to my dealer. Its out of warranty so I'll have to pay for this one. I'll update the post as I get more information.
Chris
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05-23-2012, 05:09 PM
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Give this thread a read Chris, you might glean something from it.
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/show...ght=p0016+code
And keep us posted as to how you make out.
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/show...ght=p0016+code
And keep us posted as to how you make out.
05-23-2012, 05:22 PM
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Thanks, I was hoping for an easy fix but am not going to be so lucky. I already talked to the service manager and he says that its more than likely the timing chain tensioner that allowed the chain to skip a tooth or two. She won't even crank now. Poor girl is hurting. Although 77K before my first problem.... I'm happy!
05-23-2012, 05:52 PM
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If it got a code because of it "skipping a tooth or two", then it should have also been running bad at that point. Did you notice that or did you just get the CEL? Also,did you say 77K miles? A little early for tensioner problems.
05-23-2012, 06:24 PM
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Thats what I was thinking. 77,000 is quite early. You should be able to go nearly three times that far before any tensioner issues if ever. Possibly a faulty factory part. How frequently have you been getting your oil changed?
05-23-2012, 06:38 PM
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I looked up his profile it is a 2.2L
You are correct, if his delivery date was less than 5 years ago. The 07s are beginning to run out of powertrain coverage due to time.
You are correct, if his delivery date was less than 5 years ago. The 07s are beginning to run out of powertrain coverage due to time.
05-23-2012, 10:15 PM
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It started running bad last night on the way home from work. This morning I had a CEL, and after therapy I had a no start. Now the engine won't even crank. I got it to the dealer. We'll see in a day or so. My Purchase date was in Feb, my warranty expired 3 months ago.