How To: Replace Exhaust Camshaft Actuator Solenoid - Page 10

guitarrachu · 08-24-2012, 02:00 PM

Took awhile to find this part on Rockauto.com - but in case anybody is interested, while browsing the online catalog, it can be found (in my case) under GMC>Canyon>3.5L L5>Engine>Variable Timing Solenoid

Dallas1 · 08-25-2012, 03:14 PM

Should unplugging the connector make it run different. Mine ran the same ether way. Just in the yard giving it gas did not drive it

guitarrachu · 08-30-2012, 05:44 PM

Seriously, how do you get the clip off?

izzy209 · 09-05-2012, 05:42 AM

This is also known as the engine variable timing solenoid correct?

cdk · 09-05-2012, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by izzy209

This is also known as the engine variable timing solenoid correct?

see post #181 above. if you're looking on rockauto, they have it listed as that.

izzy209 · 09-05-2012, 03:17 PM

Oops missed that. AutoZone has it listed the same way

FlyingTomato · 09-05-2012, 09:58 PM

Dorman number is 917-010. Any auto place should be able to cross that. But just in case...
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crazyeyez · 09-09-2012, 12:40 AM

anyone know if a motor replaced under warrenty in aug '10 would have this new updated verson?

jaehustla · 12-23-2012, 05:02 PM

im having trouble gettin mine out right this second

jaehustla · 12-30-2012, 11:53 PM

i swapped out the actuator and im still getting p0017 any suggestions? this cel is really bothering me

DocRockLBC · 12-31-2012, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jaehustla

i swapped out the actuator and im still getting p0017 any suggestions? this cel is really bothering me

have you pulled the NEG for 30 minutes then let her run for a good 15?

DocRockLBC · 12-31-2012, 05:00 AM

ANYONE else going thru the DORMANS quickly? this my 3rd VVTS with 30k. i tried buying the one that's like $20 more and see how long that lasts.

Canyon08Z71 · 12-31-2012, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jaehustla

i swapped out the actuator and im still getting p0017 any suggestions? this cel is really bothering me

Check crankshaft balancer is torqued down properly. Also check for excessive end play. Some owners have run into the same wall, check this thread for previous posts to see what they did/found. If the ECAS is working properly then you need to move past that in your troubleshooting..

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Originally Posted by DocRockLBC

ANYONE else going thru the DORMANS quickly? this my 3rd VVTS with 30k. i tried buying the one that's like $20 more and see how long that lasts.

Have you tried OEM?

I tried aftermarket once for a repair and had no luck so I stick with OEM ECAS....

Okie50 · 12-31-2012, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocRockLBC

ANYONE else going thru the DORMANS quickly? this my 3rd VVTS with 30k. i tried buying the one that's like $20 more and see how long that lasts.

Went through 2 Dormans in about 3 months. Finally bought one at the dealership that was actually a few dollars less. Seems to be working much better.

Bluebanditz71 · 01-02-2013, 03:25 PM

Just picked one up from work for $38. I haven't pulled my old one to check it. I'm having a little hiccup at cold start,slightly rough idle,low end feels slightly sluggish and fuel economy is down.So I figured i would give it a try.Ive serviced and cleaned everything else on the truck.

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Bluebanditz71 · 01-02-2013, 03:45 PM

Double post

frankdcannon · 01-09-2013, 02:03 PM

Just replaced my ECAS at ~94K miles. No CEL no pending codes but i had a rough idle. I checked compression and did a cylinder leakdown and it was all ok. Found this thread and figured it was worth a shot. Cost at the dealer for OEM part $41.36. Replaced and disconnected battery for a while, restarted and let it warm up. The idle is much smoother and I even seem to be getting better gas mileage (maybe a figment of my imagination) after 200 miles.

I had no leaking or residue around the solenoid and none of the screens were clogged or missing! Thanks for posting this!

Bluebanditz71 · 01-09-2013, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by frankdcannon

Just replaced my ECAS at ~94K miles. No CEL no pending codes but i had a rough idle. I checked compression and did a cylinder leakdown and it was all ok. Found this thread and figured it was worth a shot. Cost at the dealer for OEM part $41.36. Replaced and disconnected battery for a while, restarted and let it warm up. The idle is much smoother and I even seem to be getting better gas mileage (maybe a figment of my imagination) after 200 miles.

I had no leaking or residue around the solenoid and none of the screens were clogged or missing! Thanks for posting this!

That's exactly how my old one was, and the new one is acting.

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Canyon08Z71 · 01-14-2013, 11:44 AM

I believe the consensus is from those of us in the field is to stick with OEM ecas as the replacement choice.. Less hassles in the long term.

pcream · 01-14-2013, 11:51 AM

I went through 2 of the dorman or whatever the brand is before I got one from the dealership. The price wasn't but like $5-10 more and I haven't had a problem with it since. My crank position sensor is another story though.

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08-24-2012, 02:00 PM	#181
guitarrachu New To The Nation Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 11 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Re: How To: Replace Exhaust Camshaft Actuator Solenoid Took awhile to find this part on Rockauto.com - but in case anybody is interested, while browsing the online catalog, it can be found (in my case) under GMC>Canyon>3.5L L5>Engine>Variable Timing Solenoid

08-25-2012, 03:14 PM	#182
Dallas1 New To The Nation Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Moyock NC Posts: 1 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Re: How To: Replace Exhaust Camshaft Actuator Solenoid Should unplugging the connector make it run different. Mine ran the same ether way. Just in the yard giving it gas did not drive it

08-30-2012, 05:44 PM	#183
guitarrachu New To The Nation Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 11 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Re: How To: Replace Exhaust Camshaft Actuator Solenoid Seriously, how do you get the clip off?

09-05-2012, 05:42 AM	#184
izzy209 El Mero Mero Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: stockton cali Posts: 482 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Member's Picture Albums	Re: How To: Replace Exhaust Camshaft Actuator Solenoid This is also known as the engine variable timing solenoid correct?

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izzy209 El Mero Mero Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: stockton cali Posts: 482 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Member's Picture Albums	Re: How To: Replace Exhaust Camshaft Actuator Solenoid Oops missed that. AutoZone has it listed the same way

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01-02-2013, 03:25 PM	#195
Bluebanditz71 Nation Affiliate Join Date: May 2012 Location: Taft, Ca Posts: 333 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just picked one up from work for $38. I haven't pulled my old one to check it. I'm having a little hiccup at cold start,slightly rough idle,low end feels slightly sluggish and fuel economy is down.So I figured i would give it a try.Ive serviced and cleaned everything else on the truck. Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com Free App __________________ 2007 Chevy Colorado Z71 4x4

01-02-2013, 03:45 PM	#196
Bluebanditz71 Nation Affiliate Join Date: May 2012 Location: Taft, Ca Posts: 333 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Double post __________________ 2007 Chevy Colorado Z71 4x4

01-09-2013, 02:03 PM	#197
frankdcannon New To The Nation Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Seaford, DE Posts: 27 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Member's Picture Albums	Re: How To: Replace Exhaust Camshaft Actuator Solenoid Just replaced my ECAS at ~94K miles. No CEL no pending codes but i had a rough idle. I checked compression and did a cylinder leakdown and it was all ok. Found this thread and figured it was worth a shot. Cost at the dealer for OEM part $41.36. Replaced and disconnected battery for a while, restarted and let it warm up. The idle is much smoother and I even seem to be getting better gas mileage (maybe a figment of my imagination) after 200 miles. I had no leaking or residue around the solenoid and none of the screens were clogged or missing! Thanks for posting this!

01-14-2013, 11:44 AM	#199
Canyon08Z71 Nation Elite Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,797 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Member's Picture Albums	Re: How To: Replace Exhaust Camshaft Actuator Solenoid I believe the consensus is from those of us in the field is to stick with OEM ecas as the replacement choice.. Less hassles in the long term. __________________ - Gerry *Custom Vehicle Tuning* Website - Advanced Vehicle Technologies Facebook - facebook.com/advancedvehicletechnologies

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