EASY Chevy Equinox VVT CLEANING & REPLACEMENTS!

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✅ Repair for common codes P-0010 through P0029. Variable valve timing solenoid cleaning or replacements on Chevy's 2.4L ecotec engine for check engine codes. I also recommend flushing and changing the engine oil with these codes. Sludge and debris in the engine oil is typically the cause of P0010-P0029 and P0170-P0175 codes. Engine stalling, idling, and hesitation issues often appear with these codes also. This is an easy fix!
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00:00 Code symptoms parts
01:04 Removal
06:12 Installation
09:16 Additional Oil concerns
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@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

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@cuznboodro32 4 ай бұрын

Bruuuuuh...... you just saved me a GRIP!! THANK YOOOOOOOU!!!😅 Firestone was trying 2 bust my head 2 the white meat! $118 for the diagnostic test alone. I went 2 autozone and they did it for free and now I'm smooth sailing!😁

@EasyFixShaun 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome!! Glad it worked well for you 😀😀

@mrhiface907 3 ай бұрын

Huge thank you! So much cheaper than getting it diagnosed and fixed at a mechanic and so easy. Thanks for saving us a bunch of money and time.

@EasyFixShaun 3 ай бұрын

Glad it helped! Thank you so very much. Makes a huge difference 😀😀

@leahsancartier2932 Жыл бұрын

PERFECT VIDEO!!!! Lighting was PERFECT in order to watch video. Directions were so thorough as well as showing part numbers, etc. THANK YOU

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thank you. Glad to help 😀🔧

@dennismarty-uz1gv 10 ай бұрын

just wanted to say a great big "thank you" for this video! it was a wonderful feeling to actually watch an auto repair video that was EXACTLY like my vehicle. I do not like working on vehicles because it is never as "easy" as the parts store employees or many of the videos online say! once again thank you!!!

@EasyFixShaun 10 ай бұрын

No problem glad to help 😃😃

@bertbennett2719 Жыл бұрын

I advise folks to do this repair yourself if you can. It's a simple repair. Make sure you get quality parts. I had to have it done at a repair shop due to my health and it cost $700 for parts and labor. No way in Hell is that a reasonable price. Anyone with basic skills and tools can do this in under an hour. Watch several youTube videos and you'll know all you need to do this easily and safely.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

I am glad it worked for you 😃😃😃

@martye3187 7 ай бұрын

You are very very correct!

@knowyuhgrow420 7 ай бұрын

You don’t even need skill to do it

@kristinakoltyk8521 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for making videos like this. I'm a single mother, and my 2015 Chevy Equinox check engine light came on with this code, and it's been stalling out on me. I bought the parts from O'Reilly, and they actually have the intake and exhaust labeled on each box, so that should help. I've never worked on a car of any sorts, but I was going to try to do this. I'm just very scared I'm going to mess it up.

@l.a.xl.a.x1810 5 ай бұрын

Damn they fucked u... they want 340 for me when I called today

@sblagg527 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for showing how those connectors come off the solenoids! I had the exact same problem as you in the video- connectors would not pull off until I removed the locking tabs completely.

@EasyFixShaun 8 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for sharing 😃

@richardsprague6841 2 жыл бұрын

My 15 Equinox showed P0011 code, changed the intake solenoid and manually cleared code. Engine started easy and sounded smooth and I drove it around the block with no issues. I have 5k on the oil but its synthetic and looks clean and is full. The next longer drive will see if the problem solved. Thank you for a great video.

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Glad to help. I hope it works well for you 😀🔧

@nombredeusuario622 8 ай бұрын

How did you clear the code? I'm struggling to find any good videos or website explaining how to do so for a 2013 Equinox. Thanks!

@richardsprague6841 8 ай бұрын

I have an engine analyzer. They don’t cost that much.

@MarietyShow Жыл бұрын

Saving this video right after I bought this car. Heard this was a common issue, so now I will know for IF the time comes. This is probably my biggest fear with the Equinox. Thanks so much for making this vid!

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed! Ya I know what you mean. This motor characteristically sludges up, so it's harder to stop the sludge compared to most motors. The best thing you can do to try slowing it down, use synthetic engine oil and change at 3k miles 😃🔧

@keithp115 3 жыл бұрын

The exhaust solenoid will usually have a black top, vs. a gray top for the intake. Nice job!

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Good eye! Thank you! 😀🔧🔧

@edbrown3047 Жыл бұрын

Thank you..Going to do this on my wife's equinox today..your video helps me a ton

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

No problem! Glad to help! Good luck 😀🔧

@Bull53 5 ай бұрын

Thank Sir my Equinox threw a engine code. It was the same thing. Bought my Equinox new in 2016. I've always changed my oil with Mobile1 5w30 I will replace these two parts myself. Thanks again!

@EasyFixShaun 5 ай бұрын

I love mobile one also! Can't go wrong there. Good luck 🤞

@jandjaiwandb6172 3 жыл бұрын

This was super helpful, followed exactly and this fixed my issue. Thank you very much.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding! Im glad it worked out for you.

@stevencupp8932 3 жыл бұрын

Smokin hot vid, thank you for being out there.... 2013 Equinox is running good again..

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!! Glad you got it running 🤓🔧

@doubleitp 2 жыл бұрын

Just a tip, GM recommends that you take your finger and lightly coat the O-ring with engine oil before installing the new solenoid.

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

💯 Great tip! 😃🔧

@bereketgebregzabiher1446 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent! I love the way you explain. Thank you

@EasyFixShaun 4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thanks a lot 😀

@josephmaslowski4051 Жыл бұрын

because of a screw up on my part, my connector needed to be replaced (exhaust) . I've been searching for hours try to find the color coding on the connector. Thanks to your video, (at 2:21) a clear view helped me out! I figured the Chevrolet $65 connector would have the same colors as my old one LOL. You guys have no idea of how many images, videos and even a subscription to Alldata got me nowhere. I've been kicking myself for not being mindful of a simple two wire plug. (note to self) take more photos and don't take $h%T for granted. peace

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Oh man. I'm sorry that happened. That is a real bummer. Glad to help 😀😀

@arpatriot616 3 жыл бұрын

This was one of the easiest repairs I have ever done, and this video made it that much easier. Got rid of the P0010 code\CEL and stuttering immediately. Odd thing was, the screen was completely clean, but there must have been something inside the actuator. Brake cleaner fixed that.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding! I’m glad it went well for you 😀

@flyGUySM0kE 3 жыл бұрын

Did you have to take the actuator back out? If not, then how did the brake cleaner fox it?

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Wether you clean or replace the valves you need to remove 😀🔧🔧

@edhackett6058 11 ай бұрын

About six months ago, I got the Engine light, pulled up an intake sensor too advanced code, replaced the intake solenoid, fixed! Now, I have an exhaust P0014 code, cleaned solenoid, no good. Replaced ex solenoid, still no good! No engine light, but the P0014 code remains; now what?

@MCMinerHQ 9 ай бұрын

Try replacing the oxygen sensor(s)

@jvctuber 10 ай бұрын

Just adding to the thanks for this amazing video. An easy job when looking back, but such a great resource. Thanks!

@EasyFixShaun 10 ай бұрын

Very welcome! Thank you for taking the time to comment. Helps a ton 😀

@johngrassphotography 3 жыл бұрын

I was going to send my wife’s car in for this fix. Thank you for the instruction. I am grateful for your help.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! They are not bad to repair at all. A little messy maybe. 😀🔧🔧

@brucemacallan6831 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! I had these codes show up, and my Captiva is stalling at idle, - I've just bought a pair of these online, and now know how to replace - Thanks again.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Good luck with your Captiva. If they are dirty make sure and flush the engine oil and then change the engine oil if you can to try to keep the new ones clean as long as possible. I hope that does the trick. 😃🔧🔧

@brucemacallan6831 3 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun Many thanks!

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

No problem! Happy new year!!😃

@Tomsfoolery. 4 жыл бұрын

Good job! Thanks for the shout out too!

@EasyFixShaun 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the help man!!

@abisismael1343 4 жыл бұрын

Nice lesson guys ! Thanks a lot

@EasyFixShaun 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@renaissanceman8564 7 ай бұрын

Great video , filming, editing, and tutorial. For me I hate to see a dirty engine , PCV and air filter. So, when you top off a cover take a good look for rat poop. If you see some make sure to inspect the wires everywhere because this can trigger a code . Those pesky varmints like a warm place to sleep 😊

@EasyFixShaun 7 ай бұрын

😂 so true 😀😀

@bucsorange 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much -- great video and instructions -- worked like a charm

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! I’m glad it helped you 😃

@shawandaneal4007 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great breakdown 😁

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Any time! Glad to help 😃🔧

@esame3653 Жыл бұрын

Thank you man. Followed your steps and problem fixed.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Awsome! Glad to help 😃😃

@jaydowdy27 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect explanation! Well done 👏

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you! Glad to help out😀🔧

@spelunkerd 3 жыл бұрын

Well explained. On older cars with concern about sludging I've used seafoam added to oil, with a couple of quick hot oil changes to try and loosen sidewall deposits. It is not easy to get crap out when this kind of thing starts to happen.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Hot oil changes are key to trying to get all the old oil out. Flushing is a really good idea if the intervals were too long or the oil was consistently run low. The oil will sludge up quick under normal conditions on the these. Severe conditions lead to major problems. 😀

@johns4407 3 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun when you say flushing, is it an oil change and then drop the oil and change again say in couple hours of driving or buying an engine oil flush product to add in and then run engine for a few minutes and drop the oil? I never had luck with engine oil flush products. Seems to be an engine will be failing not long after.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

There are many ways you can do it. A simple change X2 is helpful at the least. I usually add a quart or two of atf fluid depending on the situation. It has a very high detergent level in it. Then drain and fill again. Then do it once more and refill will engine oil and new filter. It is no guarantee of getting stuff out of an engine. But it sure makes me feel better 😀🔧🔧

@kristinakoltyk8521 7 ай бұрын

My ex- boyfriend bought me a can of seafoam. I just found it unused in my backseat. I think he told me to add it to my gas tank. Is that correct or should I put it in the oil?

@waltersweet4595 3 ай бұрын

@@kristinakoltyk8521 Gas tank or pour slowly into brake booster vacuum hose

@muhammadsharifii5865 11 ай бұрын

Great video! I just used it to replace mine. Awesome!!

@EasyFixShaun 11 ай бұрын

Glad it helped! 😃

@JustinSmith-pf5ws Жыл бұрын

Thanks the the video. It was very helpful this morning.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Awsome! No problem 😃🔧

@TangleWireEnjoyer 3 жыл бұрын

good video, worked for a 2014 captiva sport

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Keep your oil clean and full at all times 😃🔧🔧

@thomasnicholas8480 Жыл бұрын

Very concise video. Not sure why my intake solenoid failed since the engine oil and filter are changed regularly. Mobil 1 5-30 is the only oil used since the first oil change from the factory.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

What interval do you change the oil?

@thomasnicholas8480 Жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun About 4K

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Is the oil full at all times? Low oil can accelerate sludging very quickly because the oil cools the engine and when there is less of it, it turns to sludge from overheating. These engines characteristically sludge up more than typical. Low oil level and/or extended oil change intervals will increase that. I like your 4k interval on synthetic. I shoot for 3k on synthetic myself, but 4k happens on occasion and i believe is acceptable, as long as oil level is full at all times. Anything over 4k/synthetic/full is asking for trouble in my opinion. Oil picks up ash from burning fossil fuels and gasoline burns as ashy as the day it was introduced 😃🔧

@juliefour1023 2 жыл бұрын

I just experienced this issue and have been researching the repair. Yours is the best, most detailed and clearly explained. Thank you.

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks a lot! hope it helps you out😀🔧

@stevebecwar9286 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, solved my issue

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

No Problem 😀

@brianmccabe881 3 жыл бұрын

Very well presented.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m glad you liked it 😀

@RevenueTV 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for your video super helpful and a blessing!

@EasyFixShaun 8 ай бұрын

No problem 😃

@tlalocaztecgod 3 жыл бұрын

I got both solenoids for $18 at Amazon's. Both matched even gray and black. When changing the oil filter don't skip to replace O ring provided with the new oil filter cartridge,. The O ring sits around the filter cover.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! That is a great call on the o-ring! Wow they are getting cheaper and cheaper on amazon. That is nuts 😃🔧🔧

@kidlargo1 2 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun would you really trust $18.00 a pair solenoids over OEM? I think that's a bridge too far for me..

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

No i would not. Amazon options are worth trying only because they are easy to install and shipping is quick. Oem is always the best option 😀🔧

@kidlargo1 2 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun Update: Removed mine and cleaned them really good. They didn't look too bad on the outside. I hosed them down with brake cleaner then did some function checks and tested the resistance also. Everything checked out just fine so I reinstalled them. Good as new. Of course now I have a pair of solenoids on the shelf for future use. Your video was invaluable!! Save me hundreds probably in time, cash, and aggravation. Even with $100 buck in new parts lol. A++

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! I am glad you got it figured out😀🔧

@nicholasnoah6529 26 күн бұрын

cover your intake as soon as you take off the box. and replace your oil cap too

@EasyFixShaun 25 күн бұрын

Not a bad tip at all. I have always been careful to not get debris in those areas 😀

@gustavosanchez6663 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much sir. It helps a lot

@EasyFixShaun 4 ай бұрын

You are most welcome😀😀

@dennisgarber 3 жыл бұрын

Impressive explanation, as you did it. Very thorough.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad it helped 😀

@JorgeTorres-mb7nk 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I clicked on the amazon link for both, added my car info for comparability and apparently it’s not the right kind. I have a ‘17 equinox LS.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped. If the link doesn't work on the vehicle confirmation, you can research for you specific vehicle once in there and that should take you to the one you need. Some have slightly different solenoid parts. I listed the link for the vehicle that I was working on, but I was hoping that link would get you going in the right direction. Let me know if you still can't find the part you need 😃🔧

@JorgeTorres-mb7nk 3 жыл бұрын

I just added another comment. Regarding the amazon search, your advice helped. Received them today and replaced the old ones. As I mentioned in today’s comment, it runs better but the car shakes when idling/at red light. This is a first.

@phillipkinney7896 3 ай бұрын

@@JorgeTorres-mb7nk try cleaning the throttle body. Very easy to remove and clean thoroughly

@WilliamusTrades 2 жыл бұрын

beauty. thanks for posting this!!

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

No problem! Glad to help 😀🔧

@foresterlady448 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@EasyFixShaun 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@masonmortar357 Жыл бұрын

exellent video n narration .🏁

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Glad to help out! 😀🔧

@ericpetteway3841 10 ай бұрын

Fixed my son’s equinox the same way

@EasyFixShaun 10 ай бұрын

cool! 😃

@gentrysorenson3397 Жыл бұрын

I was told by two repair places today that when I receive these codes the timing chain is bad and the engine will be destroyed unless the timing chain is replaced. They said the solenoids are usually never a problem.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

They may be right. Hard to say. The solenoids are the easiest snd cheapest to replace parts vs timing chains. It is a weird problem and hard to pinpoint sometimes. Like a rough running engine, sometimes its not a horrible idea to try the cheapest repair and parts like spark plugs at first. Especially if they have many miles on them. Doesn't always work. But may be the first step if you can not diagnose with equipment. I hope that helps. 😀😀

@robbieg2345 11 ай бұрын

First mistake is listening to a repair shop. They want more money from you.

@EasyFixShaun 9 ай бұрын

That is their job. They get a bad rap though 😂

@chadsheppard3576 Жыл бұрын

Always get the AC delco ones because they last longer

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

I agree. If possible get oem parts, they will typically last longer than everything else 😃 🔧

@johnathanwoods1223 Жыл бұрын

Intake: Stewie Griffin head Exhaust: smiley face. Just finished changing mine.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Nice work! 😂🔧

@russellstephan6844 3 жыл бұрын

Pep Boys in Las Vegas quoted my mother $500 in labor alone to replace these solenoids. Needless to say, when I talked with the service writer, I tore her a new you-know-what. I then drove to Las Vegas from Columbus, Ohio to visit a little and bang this job out myself. How do these people sleep at night?

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work! Ya that’s pricey. At least you could put the money to a nice visit and repair. Win win!

@VersatilePessimist Ай бұрын

Thank you sooo much!

@EasyFixShaun Ай бұрын

You're welcome! 😀😀

@harryspence4562 2 жыл бұрын

great vid....it sure helped...

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help😀🔧

@KidFriendlyGaming 2 жыл бұрын

The hardest part is removing the wire connectors, but once you know to pull the gray part off first, it's easy. I had replaced bith with Amazon parts, but I'm not sure about the quality so I just replaced again with acdelco. Will see if any change

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Good luck. The ac deco are the best no doubt. 😃🔧

@edhackett6058 11 ай бұрын

The Amazon web site states it’s a used part. So, I went to O’Reilly. $57 with Vet. Discount.

@gasperajdnik5627 4 жыл бұрын

Good Job mate 👍:-)

@EasyFixShaun 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@tex33nf1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@EasyFixShaun 4 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@tienduong3454 7 ай бұрын

My Chevrolet Equinox 2010 had an Engine light on, and when diagnosed, the codes are below: P0014 Exhaust Camshaft Position System Performance P0137 HO2S Circuit Low Voltage Sensor 2 The machanic told me If I don't fix, The car will consume more gas. My questions: 1)If I don't fix them, Will there be any damage to other parts of the car ? 2) How long can I drive before I can afford to fix them? 3) what are the costs to fix those two codes ? Thanks a bunch

@EasyFixShaun 7 ай бұрын

Hard to say how long you can go. I would call the shop you paid to diagnose and ask what they think about that stuff to try to clarify. I hope that helps 😀

@terencekellymybestscooters2415 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid but for some seating the seal can be a problem, after my son tried seating it by turning down the bolt it still did not seat and broke the bolt .I got a socket that sat on the outer shoulder and gently taped it in hope this helps thanks.

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

No problem. Glad the video helped. Using the bolt to seat can create a wedge effect and break things for sure. Sorry you had that problem. The best approach is to seat by hand. Once seated then install and tighten bolt. The orings can be difficult to seat sometimes. The tolerances are fairly tight to create a good seal once seated. I usually try to lubricate the oring and that usually helps make it easier to seat 😀🔧

@edforthewin8574 Жыл бұрын

Should’ve done a diagnosis to show the function and how they performed before and after.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Great idea! Thank you 😃🔧

@noelcreary7210 5 ай бұрын

VERY good video 👍👍

@EasyFixShaun 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!🍻

@kelseyanglin9252 2 жыл бұрын

I can definitely do this, thank you for the instruction! Just wondering, this code came up and had been on and off for a few days since I ran out of gas even though I stay consistent with oil changes. Would that affect the actuators do you think?

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Running out of gas shouldn't affect them. But if the engine was spitting and sputtering maybe it tripped the code for some reason. Hard to tell. You could clear the code and try starting and driving again before you clean or replace them 😃🔧

@benjamind5488 2 жыл бұрын

I got this code after running on empty gas. After fill up, the car stalled pulling away from the pump. Replaced both of these, all fixed now. Too coincidental that we both got this issue after an out of gas situation. Even though I cant see how the gas could have caused this!

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

@@benjamind5488 I shouldn't cause the code. But if the solenoids were questionable, it's possible that is all it took to finish them. Chugging and rough running while running out of gas isn't a normal condition. While that was happening the solenoids may have been trying to compensate and it coincidentally finished them off. Best guess 😃🔧

@adansoto7349 Жыл бұрын

Mi TERRAIN hoy prendió ese código después de quedarme con bajo nivel de gasolina , estoy por examinar los selenoides. Mi duda es podrían funcionar limpiandolos o tendría que reemplazar??

@edhackett6058 11 ай бұрын

Funny thing, my ‘14 was just filled at the pump when the engine light came on. Car would start, but as soon as I put it in gear, it immediately died. Coincidence?

@sirrock9186 4 жыл бұрын

thanks mate

@EasyFixShaun 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped 😃

@alisonandterry 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. My parents have a 2015 Equinox with the Ecotec engine that has been exhibiting this stalling phenomenon. They have not had the check engine light come on and I used my basic scan tool to look for codes. There have not been any set or pending codes. The oil gets changed every spring and fall as they only drive about 2000 miles a year. Can you give any suggestions?

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Ok. Well clean oil, full oil, and regular oil changes are cheap insurance. So that’s great. For the amount of work if takes I would pull them out and check and clean. When dirty they can cause stalling with no light on. They probably aren’t quite bad enough to set a code yet.

@juanc.9735 2 жыл бұрын

“Exhibiting a stalling phenomenon” Mmm🤔, I gotta say that it’s the first time I’ve heard that as a description for a condition. Not hating, but rather quite the opposite with such eloquent description🙂

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe Terry lives in the United Kingdom. Sounds very proper english ish. 😀🔧

@Bull53 5 ай бұрын

I replaced them both 53K im good for awhile

@EasyFixShaun 5 ай бұрын

Excellent! Hopefully good forever 😃

@michaelvanna8982 3 жыл бұрын

Super clear expla...thanks! You are an angel...question: i have idle issue only on a stop..when put to neutral/park, idle is ok as it goes up to 800-1000rpm and no idle issues...though no codes, will this solve my car idle issue on top of probably cleaning throttle body with crc spray? Any advice is much appreciated..tnx

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! If you don’t have a check engine lamp on I would start with the throttle body clean. If that doesn’t fix the issue then look at the solenoids.

@E85_STI Жыл бұрын

I just installed a catch can on the equinox and my intake box had a bunch of brown oil and moisture. Now for my car I run a dual catch can setup as I have a big turbo and it will suck all that into the cans. I’ve had to replace this sensor once and I change the oil in schedule with full synthetic and I never reuse the filter.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Nice work! Oil is soooo important. Changing it regularly is more important now than it ever has been because of all the variable valve timing, direct injection, multiple displacement engines, turbo setups, and just overall sensitive engines being pushed to their limits of efficiency. If anyone wants to know my opinion, change oil at 3k miles. Stretch to 4k on occasion with synthetic only. Make sure oil is full at all times. This is the only thing you can do to put the odds in your favor for long engine life and check engine lamps. I do not recommend anything else for changing oil on any on road engine 😃🔧

@E85_STI Жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun that’s the best advice man and on my Subaru I change it every 2,000 miles and the oil I use is motul so you can’t find it at the local auto parts stores unfortunately but it’s one of the best oils to use. So I follow another guy and he takes these VVT sensors out and sprays them and cleans them so do you recommend that as well?

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Nice man. Motul is excellent oil. Cleaning them can work a lot of times. If the screen does its job and stops sludge and caught early enough usually the solenoid is still good. Most times it's a flip of the coin though because by the time you clean them, fault codes are already set and the dash light is on 😀🔧

@JorgeTorres-mb7nk 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video. My ‘17 runs well after the solenoid replacement. However, when I’m idling the car shakes. Not sure if I should try and re-cover the engine.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Always a great thing to reset the engine computer. Sometimes it needs to relearn its idle and fuel trim adaptives. If that doesn't work drive it and see if a check engine lamp comes on for a misfire code. If it does that would be a separate code and should be checked immediately to avoid catalytic converter damage. Good luck, keep me posted please. 😃

@JorgeTorres-mb7nk 3 жыл бұрын

So far, so good. I did reset the code and the engine light is still off. Thank you for your help!

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

@@JorgeTorres-mb7nk Outstanding! Nice job!! Glad to help out. 😃

@matthewjharrell 4 жыл бұрын

Wiggle Wiggle, Jiggle Jiggle 😆

@EasyFixShaun 4 жыл бұрын

Works every time! 😃

@TheFireOne22 3 жыл бұрын

Any tips on how to remove to broken bolt that hold the solenoids ??!? A friend replaced both and the brand new bolt never tighten down but snapped

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Ouch that sucks. Might need to drill and tap it unless you can get it out with an "easy out". Theres not cut and dry way to do bolt extraction. You need several plans to do it usually. So have a plan a, b, c, and d. Hopefully plan a works 🔧😃

@TheFireOne22 3 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun Thank you

@dailydadtalk Жыл бұрын

So I replace the solenoids and have not driven the car yet. It has been a while since oil change so I am going to do the oil change at home, would you recommend draining and replacing oil before starting the vehicle again

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Yes. I would get out as much old oil as possible. In a perfect world I would even flush it and change at 1k miles again. The sludge oil in the screen is from dirty oil, low oil level, or both. Plus these engines just seem to sludge up even in perfect conditions. Kind of a bummer they do that. There are a lot of sensitive things that run on the engine oil 😃🔧

@thehonorablejiveturkeyspoo6370 8 ай бұрын

Best video about this issue so far but did you have to remove the negative cable from the battery

@EasyFixShaun 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! I did that to clear the codes from the computer 😃🔧

@thehonorablejiveturkeyspoo6370 8 ай бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun Had the same issue so I followed your instructions with even the jiggle jiggle wiggle wiggle and it all worked out. Thanks. You have a subscriber now

@EasyFixShaun 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! I am so glad it worked out for you 😃😃

@drtpredatorcontrol6093 2 жыл бұрын

Why did you put full synthetic in it? My mechanic just showed me a TSB that shows to put synthetic blend into it? We just did the oil change today and on the way home it stalled out. I had been using Pennzoil Full Synthetic until today and never had the problem.

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Synthetic is better than conventional. If there is a TSB then go with that. On a side note, part of the problem with these solenoids is that sludge gets in the engine oil. Synthetic can help with that. Synthetic is superior in my opinion in every way and in every application. It is an easy substitute. I did not know about the TSB 😀🔧

@joaquinbecerra3794 4 жыл бұрын

Buen trabajo amigo, saludos desde Tijuana

@EasyFixShaun 4 жыл бұрын

¡Gracias, me alegro de que te haya ayudado! 😀

@rayfredtsosie7767 3 жыл бұрын

I try tomorrow I clean them I see if codes get clean. I always change oil every time 3000 mileage. I see it work out

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent. I hope it works out for you 😀🔧🔧

@rayfredtsosie7767 3 жыл бұрын

I did work out. Code is clean. Lil bit oil slug one side. But other side was clean. I brake clean it. It work.. thank video

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Awsome! Glad it helped out 😀🔧🔧

@hollyhewitt1058 Жыл бұрын

I just realized this may be the issue in my car. How long can I drive around with this happening? I know I can follow your guide this weekend but that's a few days away.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

You should be ok for a few days. Hard to say exactly. I would make sure the engine oil is full and clean at the very least until the weekend 😃🔧

@monkeybusiness3269 Жыл бұрын

Bro I have a chevy equinox 2017 LS Can I use the same solenoid that you used? Thank u

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

I believe they are the exact same. But, here is a kit link for your year, make, and model from amazon 😃🔧 amzn.to/3DLfOAP

@juggernaut8647 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, if i choose to spray them down to clean them what would be best to clean them?

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

I use brake cleaner. Carb cleaner or throttle body cleaner would be my second choice 😀🔧

@DylanMorehouse 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah buddy!!

@EasyFixShaun 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@kevinronichaud119 2 жыл бұрын

Could p0133 be the same issue? Its the obly code that pops up. No echaust leak both 02 sensors chamged last week and the suv still stalls. I wanna make sure it could be these sensors you changed before i purchase and its not that. Thank you

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Hard to say from my end. It sounds like an oxygen sensor circuit problem. Could be the sensor or the wiring or the computer most likely. It could be something worth trying to pull the sensors out and at least clean them. Maybe you get lucky! 😃

@karenpalermo2030 2 жыл бұрын

Will the cheaper set of two work ok in my 2013 equinox?.It studders when I take off from a light.

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

They might work just fine. I have installed quite a few with no problems so far. There was one commenter that did not have good luck with the cheap ones. They are relatively cheap to give a shot in my opinion. But oem parts are the best no doubt. Whatever works for you. I hope that helps 😃🔧

@davidyj9013 10 ай бұрын

If you have spark to the plugs and 55psi to the fuel rail but a no start, would that be the vvt solenoids or timing chain?

@EasyFixShaun 10 ай бұрын

Hard to say. Sounds like a crank, no start?

@Koolaid19691 8 ай бұрын

Do.ylu need to lube the o-rings on the new solenoids before reinstalling them?

@EasyFixShaun 8 ай бұрын

I like to put some engine oil on them to aid in popping them back in and sealing them. They work with engine oil so it is the perfect lube. You could use petroleum jelly also 😃

@Ss-zs9pp Жыл бұрын

Hi recently had a problem stopped at a local shop to diagnose they checked these said they was ok found I had a bad coil so replace that 2 weeks later I happen to notice they didn’t plug these back up so I plugged them up and my car was running so bad stalling so I unplugged the back again and my car runs good so I left just the back one unplugged any suggestions what could be the cause? Should I replace that back one or could it be the o2 sensor or cam shaft sensor?

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

I am not sure what is going on there exactly. I do know that the engine computer will run ok with critical sensors left unplugged. It will run in what is known as "theoretical map mode". That is a pre-programmed fuel map that doesn't adapt or learn based on fuel trims, temps, rpm etc. It is rigid. It is designed to get you home if you loose a critical sensor. The valve solenoids may fall under the criteria on your engine depending on how the factory designed it. I am not sure about that though. The check engine lamp should be on if the sensors were unplugged. Checking codes would be a great place to try and sort it out 😃🔧

@Emre3333 4 жыл бұрын

My car is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo. The vehicle has a P0011 malfunction. There's a mistake in timing, it's being fixed, but it's broken again. The Timing Belt has changed, but it hasn't recovered. Do you think Camshaft gear is broken? Would you please help me. I'm reaching you from Turkey

@EasyFixShaun 4 жыл бұрын

Hard to say from here what is going on with your car. I would recommend letting the mechanic correct the mistake if possible. Sorry you are having so many problems with your car.

@70sharold19 2 жыл бұрын

We broke one of the clips off inside of the connector. How do we replace it?

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Zip tie it in place is the easiest and cheapest way. I have had to do it a few times. Those tiny plastic connector parts break easily 😀🔧

@josephcoffman6008 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the helpful video. On the junk parts, though. AC Delco or not, they're worthless piles of crap like most GM junk in the last 10 years. 58,000 miles and these have been replaced twice with AC Shitco.

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

💯 agree. Changing the oil often with excellent oil on these is the only hope to keep these solenoids clean. I recommend 3k mile intervals with synthetic oil. Its is about all that can be done to prevent it 😀🔧

@jessieellis Жыл бұрын

Is it OK to use isopropyl alcohol 70% rubbing first aid kind since you could use alcohol on electrical parts because it dries out and won't damage it

@jessieellis Жыл бұрын

Please I need to know ASAP because I'm about to do it

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Are you using it to clean the screen? If so, that should work great and not hurt anything 😃🔧

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Yup!

@petratical 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great and helpful video, but I see no need to add cost to an already expensive vehicle, with all the other cost of gas, oil, tires, brakes, insurance, on and on. Just like cleaning the spark plugs and re gaping them if needed, so just clean these bad boys! Now that I thought about it, I will just use uber from now on and save a bunch! ha!

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Ya man! Whatever works for you. Cleaning will work on occasion. Replacement is usually better. Either way is usually quite easy and fast in comparison to other repairs 😀

@petratical 3 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun Odd thing is, I put off doing anything for a couple of day's now, and the light went off. What does that mean? Hay. remember the huge "Sun" diagnostic machines?

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

I would pull em and look at the screens. They are likely dirty. They can be intermittently turn the lamp on and off.

@ivicagjorgjievski7993 10 ай бұрын

This is same like for 2014 impala problem and solenoid position in the same site

@EasyFixShaun 10 ай бұрын

Excellent! Thanks for the tips 😃😃

@Rich70480 3 жыл бұрын

Could either or both of these not cause a code but cause a random intermittent stall when the car is started after sitting a day or so? Bought it used dropped the oil it wasnt in great condition. Plugs air filter etc changed throttle body clean. Runs fine other than the intermittent stall. Trim readings look good. Maf readings are good throttle sensor readings are good.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Yes these codes can all have a stalling symptoms associated with them 🔧

@Rich70480 3 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun Thank you my man. I have new sensors on the way today. Gonna swap em out and see what happens. Anything a basic cheap obdii would pickup on a live scan thst might shed some light? I hate these intermittent things. It won't do it whenever I'm around/with her and I don't keep a scanner in the car ready to go. If you give it a little gas it shudders and sputters a bit but is usually fine. And if you don't and it acts up. Turn key off then on it behaves. Fuel pump etc seem strong and runs well for what it is minus this nagging intermittent thing. Clearly I've got the big three air fuel and spark so it's gotta be some electronic voodoo. My initial thought was poor maintenance and I wasn't wrong did the majors so I'm down to these sensors or just setting it on fire.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

@@Rich70480 These solenoids are very sensitive to sludge and dirty oil. In my experience it is always caused from running engine oil below the full line and from long oil change intervals. Whatever the cause the culprit is dirty oil. Otherwise these little solenoids will last a long long time 😃🔧

@Rich70480 3 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun Yeah I don't know the history bought it used but it looked like plugs were original or close to it. Engine air filter was swapped at some point but still filthy oil wasn't terrible but also could have been changed quick to sell it. Cabin filter looked like an engine sir filter from the 90s that was never changed. I'll post an update after I pul and swap the sensors.

@Rich70480 3 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun you got a patreon or something brother? I owe ya at least a beer. 10 minutes most of that finding my tools. Garage at home is a mess. All done. Idle smooth as silk. No shudder sputter yet. Both old ones covered in oil. Saved and gonna clean em in case these aftermarkets fail. You the man dawg.

@sharikalewis226 Жыл бұрын

Got Codes P000D P000B and P0011 on my 2011 Buick Enclave I was going to change them but I see something about timing chain any information will help car won't start right now

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Hard to say. Sorry for the late reply. May have some additional things going on.

@docohm50 2 жыл бұрын

Her 2016 Equinox 2.4L starts for like 3-6 seconds then stalls. Does it sound like these solenoids are dirty? No check engine light. I originally thought my fuel pump took a crap. I hope it's dirty solenoids.

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure. You could try cleaning them first just to see if that helps. Would not cost much to try either😀🔧

@danhtngo504 2 жыл бұрын

I got a p0013 code on my 2016 equinox..I changed both intake and exhaust solenoids. But engine light is still on..not sure what the problem is.. any ideas?

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Where you able to reset the computer and it still came back on?

@wildwoodtop 9 ай бұрын

Dude I've got some weird stuff going on. I have 4 cam actuators solenoids, 3 of them are delivering 12 volts The other one has no voltage. Any info much appreciated

@EasyFixShaun 8 ай бұрын

Start with checking fuses and relays. May need further diagnosis with scan tool and electrical pinout testing (dealership is usually best).

@CharlieArtistry Жыл бұрын

I just got an 2011 equinox. The check engine light is on. I did diagnose it as the solenoids. I changed them and cleared the codes but it comes right back... Same code. I'm also throwing a catalytic converter code. I put the cat cleaner in the gas tank to help clean it off but idk why its still coding from the solenoid?

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Not sure. You may have other issues going on that need further diagnosis. Is the engine oil clean and full?

@CharlieArtistry Жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun I was told the car recently had an oil change. the oil is full. Nothing smells burnt or looks nasty but it is a darker color. They used 5w 30. I had an 06 grand prix but I used synthetic in that car. Is the oil supposed to be dark in color?

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

If the oil was just changed and still dark it may have some sludging problems going on in the oiling system that may be the cause of some of your symptoms. The solenoids run on oil so if the oil is dirty lots of problems usually result.

@crystallynn6071 Жыл бұрын

are the Solenoid's the same parts for a 2010 3.6L V6 chevy equinox ?

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

They might be but I'm not sure. Click on a description link and type in your vehicle information 😀🔧

@3MrNiceGuy15 2 жыл бұрын

It looks like I have to do this. Is this a common thing for a car with less than 40,000 mi? Or could I have another issue?

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Somewhat common in these motors. Especially if the oil is dirty. The oil sludge clogs them up even with low mileage😀🔧

@ross2342 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it’s common on Equinox even under 100,000 miles. Happened to us around 60k

@deanpgify 2 жыл бұрын

After replacing the solenoids do I have to replace or reposition the solenoid?As if I’m resetting everything.

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Uaually just clear the engine codes and change or flush the engine oil if needed.

@deanpgify 2 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun I’m not sure how to clear the codes. It sounds crazy and simple for you but to someone who doesn’t know it sounds complicated. May I suggest, if another video of this is made maybe adding the clearing of the code. Lol I changed these two solenoids twice and now for a third time and I didn’t clear the code. I was told that’s why I have to keep changing them out.🤷🏻‍♂️ The video was so very helpful to me and I appreciate you.

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Disconnect the battery for five minutes and that should clear the code😀🔧

@deanpgify 2 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun seriously??? That’s it?? Man do I feel stupid. 🤦🏻‍♂️ THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP!!!

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Should do the trick usually. If it doesn't the usual scan tool method would be needed. Most times any parts store like O'rileys/autozone/advanced auto parts can do it 😀🔧

@nononsensegalnononsensegal4967 Жыл бұрын

Quick question what would you recommend foe someone who does not owe a machine to clear the code?

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Sometimes an auto parts store can check and clear the code. Sometimes disconnecting and reconnecting the battery will clear the codes. I put links in the description for a cheap code reader. Some are $16.99 on amazon.

@nononsensegalnononsensegal4967 Жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun thanks for responding I appreciate it very much, my intake part just came I'm today and I will let you know how it went 😀 😉

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

No problem. Good luck 😀🔧

@Mrkevi123 3 жыл бұрын

My 2011 Chevy Equinox 2.4L doesn't always accelerate when stepping on the gas. Do you think this is the issue?

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Check engine lamp on with solenoid codes?

@blowyabrainzout 25 күн бұрын

Very very similar situation here.. exact engine in my 2019 polaris slingshot. The 2.4 ecotech.. 2 weeks ago engine light illuminated & sluggish or loss of power & error code p2091 " cam phaser x Driver circuit open/high".. I'm sure codes do not match because polaris used a marine grade obd system. But we have 2.4 GM ecotec & I'm curious if this possibly my issue as well? Engine has 48,000 easy miles. My questions are, is this "cam phaser x circuit open/high" on screen error pertaining too the solenoids? And if so, does the X stand for exhaust solenoid? Syn oil changes every 4,500 miles @EasyFixShaun