crmedlin

I have a 2009 HHR with a 2.2 L engine. Engine light on and have access to a handheld test unit. P0010 code with bank 1 open.....replaced cam position. Light still on....used a code reader to clear....came on within 5 minutes. Reset and drove down the interstate for 40 miles no problem. Soon after getting off interstate the code reappears. Reset again and it comes on in 5 minutes or less. Seems something with stop and go situations or idling......any help would be greatly appreciated.

Lucky

Welcome to the site
P0010 is a code for the cam shaft actuator. Did you replace the actuator or did you replace the cam shaft sensor? Which is a mistake that happens often. Here is a thread for cam shaft actuators.

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-tutorial-library-21/camshaft-position-actuator-solenoid-valve-replacement-w-pics-p0010-11-p0013-14-a-28779/

whopper

question: Who was it suggested that the sensor be replaced based on the p0010 code - was it a auto parts supply shop?

alexrckid

so this is for the actuators...where are the sensors..?? or, are they one-in-the-same..??

Lucky

The cam sensor is circled in red. The actuators are in green and blue. We have seen part stores sell the sensor instead of the actuators witch is what p0010 pertains to.

crmedlin

I made the mistake of somehow changing the name from acuator to senser.

firemangeorge

Confusing. The 1st post does not say sensor OR actuator.

So. Which did you replace? The more and better info will help us in trying to help you.

whopper

I think he means actuator, but original post was not clear.

crmedlin : which one did you replace? or did you replace both of them? Were they after-market or genuine GM ones?

Have you checked your oil level lately? and how long since your last oil change?

crmedlin

The actuator fixed the problem......thanks for the help.

whopper

Cool - the questions were never answered, but cool regardless.