I have a 2018 chevy cruze and I'm getting the obd2 code P0011 saying that there's an advancement on my camshaft positioning. This code came up about 8 months ago. I changed my oil and it went away. It's now back even though my oil is still at 40% of its life. I'm not sure if there is an actual problem with the timing chain. Any ideas on how to check for an actual issue without having to take a look at the timing chain?
#2018 chevy cruze timing chain problem
obsidian python
lunar hamlet
1.4 or 1.6?
obsidian python
1.4 or 1.6?
1.4
lunar hamlet
I assume you've checked your oil level?
obsidian python
Yes
obsidian python
I assume you've checked your oil level?
Oil level is perfect and quality is normal for how old it is
lunar hamlet
Question- Do you have a test light, multimeter, and scan tool that can run test procedures?
obsidian python
I have an obd2 and a multimeter yes
Not sure what a test light is?
And no scan tool
lunar hamlet
The answer to the problem, other than oil level or quality, is usually a intake cam position sensor or actuator solenoid. One of those is A LOT easier to access and replace than the other.
Unfortunately you can't rule out the circuit/ECU without a scan tool that can command the actuator solenoid ON while you test the circuit with the multimeter
obsidian python
Okay. So get a scan tool
Is it all universal like an obd2 or do I need something specific for my vehicle or job?
lunar hamlet
You need a pretty expensive scan tool to run active tests. I've never actually browsed for one since my employers always provided them, but lemme look
obsidian python
Alrigjt
lunar hamlet
Yeah on Amazon it's a minimum of 400$ to buy one that doesn't look worthless
obsidian python
Yikes okau
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obsidian python
I might just take it to a dealer
lunar hamlet
You've got about a 50/50 shot of being correct if you try replacing the camshaft position sensor tho
Which is the way easier of the two to replace
obsidian python
Or a friend that has one
Because I don't know if buying one would be worth it for me
lunar hamlet
They're 31.99 at autozone
lunar hamlet
Just remember that there is two per car and you want to replace the intake sensor. They're the exact same part as well
You COULD try swapping the two side to side and see if you develop an exhaust over-advance code
obsidian python
Ooooooo good idea okay
