Intake and Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Kit - Replaces 12655421, 12655420 - Compatible with Chevy, GMC 2.0, 2.2, 2.4L - Cobalt, HHR, Malibu, Equinox, G6 and other GM Vehicles

The check engine light came on one night, so I went to Autozone to have it looked at, and the codes P0013 were read. He also printed out the price of the parts I needed, P0014. I smiled as I looked at the price because I knew it was too high, so I went to Amazon and found it for over $20 less, plus it came with both. To ensure that I ordered the correct item, I did some online research. This is the "Solenoid Actuator," which provides timing in a nutshell. I also discovered the "Position Sensor," which he advised me to replace. There are two of them for this particular vehicle. I also placed an order for them. Now, keep in mind that as I write this, I am not mechanically inclined in the least! Changing the intake and exhaust solenoids took my wife and me about an hour. Meanwhile, a local mechanic or dealer estimates the cost of the repair at $300 to $600. Now, I'm no genius, but something about this doesn't sound right, or I'm in the wrong line of work. In any case, I say that in order to make a point. It's simple to replace and requires little to no effort; save money by doing it yourself. The part itself is nice and heavy, and it feels and looks better than the OEM version we removed. It'll be interesting to see how reliable it is, but only time will tell. It has turned off my check engine light and has made me very happy so far. I'll hold off on returning the position sensor for a few days just in case, but I believe it's fine because it does exactly what it says it does: "detect the position of the solenoid" and clears the code. If it fits your vehicle and you also have a Terrain, I highly recommend this product. br>br>*UPDATE* 2/22/2019br>br>So it's been a few months and the car is still running strong. There were no problems, and the check engine light did not come on. I would buy this part again and recommend it to others who are looking for it.

Bruce Riley

| Apr 16, 2021

br>br>I bought these 8 months ago and replaced the exuast side, which cleared my code and fixed the acceleration hesitation. Because the intake side went bad today, I should have just replaced them both. My 2014 Equinox actually stalled at a few stoplights due to a faulty intake solenoid. br>br>Because I had already replaced the exhaust solenoid eight months ago, replacing the intake solenoid took only 20 minutes today. An air compressor was used to blow out the entire engine in that 20-minute period. br>br>3 suggestionsbr>1. I used an air compressor to clean around the old ones before removing them because I didn't want any dirt or grime to fall into the engine. After removing the engine cover, make sure you cover your intake manifold.
2. Once you've removed the old bolt, be careful not to drop it down the solenoid hole. A small black plastic clip is attached to the bolt, which can fall off and fall into the hole.
3. It's not easy to get rid of the old ond. On the metal base (not the plastic clip), use locking vice grips and a lot of tiny wiggles. It will be revealed at some point. It will drip oil, so get a towel ready once you've gotten almost all of it out. br>br>Also, before inserting the new one, make sure to put a drop of oil around the rubber ring. It takes some force to fully insert the bolt; you should feel it snap in before tightening the bolt. br>br>I hope this helps.

Case Donovan

| Mar 03, 2021

We've used them on two different occasions. 4L GM engines to address the issue of the engine cutting out when the brake pedal is lifted while the vehicle is in gear. This is a very low-cost fix because GM does not issue a recall for this. Since their replacement over a year ago, both vehicles have been running without incident. To avoid clogging these solenoids with contaminants from the old oil, make sure you change your oil and filter before replacing them. br>br>Both vehicles had DTC P0010 or P0011 displayed on their dashboards. To fix the problem, the dealership wanted to replace the camshaft, camshaft sensor, and flash the ECM. They'd look into the vacuum system and torque converter if that didn't work. When told about the TSB specifically mentioning the "engine dies after brake release" problem on multiple models of GM vehicles with these engines, they said they would look at them at the time of service, but that they are not the problem. The same thing happened in a Chevrolet Malibu and a GMC Terrain. Another shady service department at a dealership. We were advised to replace these parts first and then bring it in if the problem resurfaced, according to a reputable dealership. br>br>Once again, it resolved the problem, and both vehicles have been driven for over a year and 14,000 miles.

Chloe Webb

| Nov 10, 2021

The 2015 Equinox 4 cyd was flawless. There will be no more lights.

Amalia O’BRIEN

| Nov 15, 2021

Our 2011 Equinox had a new muffler installed, and the technician performed a check engine test and displayed the Intake Manifold. My mechanic said that this is a common problem with GM 4L engines, and that the Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid was defective. I watched someone on YouTube take both apart and put them back together. So I did the same thing, and 20 minutes later, the engine light has gone out, and the car is functioning normally. I'm not sure what these do, but if they're causing problems, GM should issue a recall.

Jonathan ALLAN

| Apr 05, 2021

My 2011 Chevy Malibu 2LT was sluggish and would hesitate when accelerating, which scared me a couple of times. I took the car to an auto parts store to get a free printout of the codes, and the only codes showing were P0010, P0011, P0013, and P0014. After finding this part on Amazon and the information they provided matched to a T my symptoms, the car improved after installing these at a great price and quick turn around time, I needed an oil change On these hot days, I can finally use my Remote Start! Thank you for promoting your product and following through on your promise!! That's becoming increasingly difficult to come by these days!.

Danielle Haynes

| Jan 03, 2021