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Thank you sir! This Finna be an easy fix lol I got nervous on how much work this was gonna entail and you made this look like a piece of cake especially when you give all the little details such as the socket size, and the most important for my sloppy ass is the oil is gonna come out when the part does. Damn equinox and their failures!
My car has this code…. I just bought it ….its a 2013 with 60k miles . It’s been going dead is there a way to stop it from doing that like a quick fix til it’s in the shop
If this is the only code replace this part. It’ll save you hundreds. If you have other codes associated you could have a bigger problem. Not sure why the car is going dead, take it to a local auto parts store and they can test your battery and what not.
I broke off the clip that secures the connection.. Now my check engine light comes on and off randomly... Is there a video to figure out how to replace the connector
I don’t have one but here is one. I guess it depends on how your clip broke but this may help. th-cam.com/video/pycNWaWzKR0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=snqaSxmked8iE1hm
I have a 2011 chev equinox. Had this replaced at the shop and the code came back on. I'm on top of my oil as this car has an oil consumption recall. I still experience stalling and my engine light comes off an on. Is it the timing chain? Or is it just sludge? Had a oil flush done recently too.
It’s hard to say for sure. Do you know if the new solenoid is an AC Delco? Any electrical parts that you have replaced you want to make sure they are AC delco- OEM parts. Any aftermarket part I’ve put on this vehicle has caused stalling, or the CEL to come back on.
@@HomegrownHowTo Same thing is happening to me. I had the P0011 code and got it fixed once in 2020, was perfectly fine, then 2021 engine light comes on again for same issue, the intake camshaft replaced again but the code continues to come on. My mechanic has changed the oil, the filter, etc. He said go to dealership and get it diagnosed possibly can be the timing chain. IDK, hope its not
@@kyraderosier1772 make sure the part that is being used is a AC Delco part. No matter what your mechanic/part store says these cars do no like aftermarket parts.
Check the cam position sensors also. They probably aren't bad but just covered in gunk and sludge and need to be cleaned off to read correctly. They are a little more difficult to get at than the solenoids though.
Yeah without getting that bolt out the solenoid won’t seat in properly causing the engine to not function properly. Breaking bolts is always a pain in the ass. Sorry man.
Hey I know this is an old video but its worth a shot. I’m thinking about doing this repair for my 2010 Equinox, I saw other guides and its the same process for the same error code. Just wondering though, is there any recalibration for the timing belt required? My friend said it may be something that has to be done at a shop but I’m no car guy so I don’t exactly know what he means
@@HomegrownHowTo Thanks! Tbh I don't know what it could be, but for some reason the check engine light is now gone. It came on yesterday, I had it scanned this morning (but not cleared), and its now just not on. Very odd circumstance. I'm not experiencing any changes in the way it drives or idles either
@@Enderlink yeah it’s probably that sensor. See if it comes on again and if so change the part. Super easy to do. Just make sure you get the AC Delco brand sensor. These cars don’t like the aftermarket parts
Thats always the first and easy step to do , but you always want to check the chain if it's loss and causing it to clog the filter with all the metal shavings
If the only issue with the car is it has this code, the thing you should worry about is your mechanic. Order the part yourself and install it. Seriously, super easy job. If you do it make sure it’s an AC delco brand part because aftermarket parts don’t work well in this vehicle- no matter what a parts store will tell you.
I just did the codes today and this is what I got Poo11, 13, 14, 16 Also got a p2280 but that may be my fault, I took it off and shot air in to see if it would start. It may not be on tight as I did it by hand..... And also today my buddy who gave me a ride from work tapped the tank on both sides and it sounded like it was gonna crank but we shut it off.
@@webshootah777 my advise is make sure there is no short in the wires to the sensors. Otherwise try replacing both, the intake and exhaust solenoids. If the vehicle is running rough and stalling you may need to replace the cam phasers and get a new timing chain kit- which does involve tearing into the engine. These cars are notorious for timing chain issues, as well. Hope that helps- good luck, my friend.
Hey thanks a lot my friend, what you just said is pretty much in line with what I was told today..... He has a good and fair mechanic. I'm gonna have it sent to him and hopefully not break the bank too much. I'll let you know how it turns out and thank you for speaking with me.
That’s rough. Use a broken bolt removal tool by drilling a small hole in the center of the broken bolt and screwing it out. amzn.to/3plIE6y is the tool. Your local auto parts store should have them too
@@HomegrownHowTo part came in yesterday. It was a pain trying to lift up that little white piece where it connects lol. I eventually got it tho! Car is running great now! Later on that night the check engine light came off 👍🏽
It could be a number of things. But other than changing your oil (if your oil is old and dirty) replacing these sensors is the easiest/cheapest option. These sensors on this range of equinox are terrible and fail often. I do recommend you use the AC Delco brand because the aftermarket parts do not do well in these vehicles. 👍
If you the code is reading that then yes, you’ll want to use the AC delco. These vehicles do not do well with aftermarket parts. You can usually find the AC delco on Amazon for much less. There is a link in the video description. Good luck!
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As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Thank you sir! This Finna be an easy fix lol I got nervous on how much work this was gonna entail and you made this look like a piece of cake especially when you give all the little details such as the socket size, and the most important for my sloppy ass is the oil is gonna come out when the part does. Damn equinox and their failures!
No problem! Thanks for watching!
I am beyond glad you made this video! This was very to the point, perfect explanation, and likely just saved me $300 at the dealership!
Awesome! Thanks for the comment. Glad it was helpful!
My car has this code…. I just bought it ….its a 2013 with 60k miles . It’s been going dead is there a way to stop it from doing that like a quick fix til it’s in the shop
If this is the only code replace this part. It’ll save you hundreds. If you have other codes associated you could have a bigger problem. Not sure why the car is going dead, take it to a local auto parts store and they can test your battery and what not.
@@HomegrownHowTo thanks
I broke off the clip that secures the connection.. Now my check engine light comes on and off randomly... Is there a video to figure out how to replace the connector
I don’t have one but here is one. I guess it depends on how your clip broke but this may help.
th-cam.com/video/pycNWaWzKR0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=snqaSxmked8iE1hm
Hey i got codes p0011 and p0010 will changing the solenoid fix it ?
Yeah it should 👍
I have a 2011 chev equinox. Had this replaced at the shop and the code came back on. I'm on top of my oil as this car has an oil consumption recall. I still experience stalling and my engine light comes off an on. Is it the timing chain? Or is it just sludge? Had a oil flush done recently too.
It’s hard to say for sure. Do you know if the new solenoid is an AC Delco? Any electrical parts that you have replaced you want to make sure they are AC delco- OEM parts. Any aftermarket part I’ve put on this vehicle has caused stalling, or the CEL to come back on.
@@HomegrownHowTo Same thing is happening to me. I had the P0011 code and got it fixed once in 2020, was perfectly fine, then 2021 engine light comes on again for same issue, the intake camshaft replaced again but the code continues to come on. My mechanic has changed the oil, the filter, etc. He said go to dealership and get it diagnosed possibly can be the timing chain. IDK, hope its not
@@kyraderosier1772 make sure the part that is being used is a AC Delco part. No matter what your mechanic/part store says these cars do no like aftermarket parts.
Check the cam position sensors also. They probably aren't bad but just covered in gunk and sludge and need to be cleaned off to read correctly. They are a little more difficult to get at than the solenoids though.
Tried the screw extractor. Didn't work. Got bolt somewhat in, but the solenoid not in properly car running all messed up
Yeah without getting that bolt out the solenoid won’t seat in properly causing the engine to not function properly. Breaking bolts is always a pain in the ass. Sorry man.
Thanks. Probably no way to re thread it..
Hey I know this is an old video but its worth a shot. I’m thinking about doing this repair for my 2010 Equinox, I saw other guides and its the same process for the same error code. Just wondering though, is there any recalibration for the timing belt required? My friend said it may be something that has to be done at a shop but I’m no car guy so I don’t exactly know what he means
@@Enderlink no this job doesn’t effect the timing at all.
@@HomegrownHowTo great to know, thank you!!
@@Enderlink however I believe a timing issue could throw this code as well. So hopefully yours is the easy fix here. Good luck 👍
@@HomegrownHowTo Thanks! Tbh I don't know what it could be, but for some reason the check engine light is now gone. It came on yesterday, I had it scanned this morning (but not cleared), and its now just not on. Very odd circumstance.
I'm not experiencing any changes in the way it drives or idles either
@@Enderlink yeah it’s probably that sensor. See if it comes on again and if so change the part. Super easy to do. Just make sure you get the AC Delco brand sensor. These cars don’t like the aftermarket parts
I haven’t tried it yet but appreciated your little details like size of bolt heads
Thanks for the comment!
Great ! And thanks it worked and all good now
Awesome! Great work!
Would this be the same procedure for a 2007 GMC Acadia with codes P0011 & P0014 ?
If not, likely very similar
Thats always the first and easy step to do , but you always want to check the chain if it's loss and causing it to clog the filter with all the metal shavings
I'm having this problem and was told I need a new engine without the guy even going under my hood.... Should I be worried
If the only issue with the car is it has this code, the thing you should worry about is your mechanic. Order the part yourself and install it. Seriously, super easy job. If you do it make sure it’s an AC delco brand part because aftermarket parts don’t work well in this vehicle- no matter what a parts store will tell you.
I just did the codes today and this is what I got
Poo11, 13, 14, 16
Also got a p2280 but that may be my fault, I took it off and shot air in to see if it would start. It may not be on tight as I did it by hand..... And also today my buddy who gave me a ride from work tapped the tank on both sides and it sounded like it was gonna crank but we shut it off.
@@webshootah777 my advise is make sure there is no short in the wires to the sensors. Otherwise try replacing both, the intake and exhaust solenoids. If the vehicle is running rough and stalling you may need to replace the cam phasers and get a new timing chain kit- which does involve tearing into the engine. These cars are notorious for timing chain issues, as well. Hope that helps- good luck, my friend.
Hey thanks a lot my friend, what you just said is pretty much in line with what I was told today..... He has a good and fair mechanic. I'm gonna have it sent to him and hopefully not break the bank too much. I'll let you know how it turns out and thank you for speaking with me.
@@webshootah777 yeah these cars have a lot of issues- hopefully it doesn’t break the bank for you. I’ve been lucky so far. Good luck!
My bolt broke off in the hole. Cant get the peice out now.
That’s rough. Use a broken bolt removal tool by drilling a small hole in the center of the broken bolt and screwing it out.
amzn.to/3plIE6y is the tool. Your local auto parts store should have them too
@@HomegrownHowTo ikr smh. Probably to much pressure to even drive with it not bolted down
I have 2018 GMC Terrain it has 170,000 miles 2.4 L and a code p0011 came on.. I changed the oil and oil filter about 2 months ago. Any help please
You’ll probably have to replace this solenoid. I think the 2018 models might be different but should be very similar if not the same
@@HomegrownHowTo sorry it’s a 2017*
@@HomegrownHowTo yeah just ordered the exact part from Autozone! It’ll be here on the 27th
Nice yeah if it’s a ‘17 it will be the exact same. Super easy fix.
@@HomegrownHowTo part came in yesterday. It was a pain trying to lift up that little white piece where it connects lol. I eventually got it tho! Car is running great now! Later on that night the check engine light came off 👍🏽
Good quick step by step video, thank you.
Appreciate the feedback! Thanks for watching!
Your directions are so simple thank you
Thanks! I’m glad it was helpful
I got codes p0016 and p0017 is this the same thing? 2012 chevy equinox. Keep seeing different things
It could be a number of things. But other than changing your oil (if your oil is old and dirty) replacing these sensors is the easiest/cheapest option. These sensors on this range of equinox are terrible and fail often. I do recommend you use the AC Delco brand because the aftermarket parts do not do well in these vehicles. 👍
@@HomegrownHowTo do they have the exhaust one available?
@@Justin-uv4ji looks like it, here is the exhaust. amzn.to/446aFxr
@Homegrown How To thanks. One more question: Can I change one at a time?
@@Justin-uv4ji they recommend you do both. But I’ve done one at a time and have been just fine.
So I should just get the ac Delco ones because my engine light came back on
If you the code is reading that then yes, you’ll want to use the AC delco. These vehicles do not do well with aftermarket parts. You can usually find the AC delco on Amazon for much less. There is a link in the video description. Good luck!
@@HomegrownHowTo I stalled once today at a stop light but luckily, car restarted
@@chadsheppard3576 interesting- is that the only code that it’s throwing?
@@HomegrownHowTo yes when I got it code read at autozone
@@chadsheppard3576 gotcha- yeah I would replace with the AC delco. Return the one you have. They should take it back
You think it's possible to rethread it?
Did you damage the threads when you tried to take the broken bolt out?
@@HomegrownHowTo I think so
@@Justin-uv4ji 😬 you should be able to. There are bits that you can retread things. But I’ve never had to rethread anything before.
@HomegrownHowTo thanks. Ima have a mechanic look at hopefully he can do that
@@Justin-uv4ji it shouldn’t be too difficult and hopefully not take them long to do it. Sorry that happened. Sucks man.
How long after you replace it should the check engine light turn off?
It can take anywhere from 20-40 miles. You can also unhook the negative battery terminal and leave it for a few mins and it should turn it off.
What was the part called u replaced
Variable Valve Timing (VVT) solenoid/sensor.
Very helpful! Thank you. I just got done repairing my intake valve
Awesome! Good work! Thanks for the support!