Saturn Aura CE Light P0010

[Lillikai]

Hi guys,

I have another question regarding my 08 Saturn Aura with the 2.4L engine.

I was driving on the highway headed home yesterday when my check engine light came on. Had the code tested and it is a P0010 code that said it is the "Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Control Circuit."

What the heck does that mean? Too bad it wasn't just a oxygen sensor >.
Any info on this or how to fix it would be awesome.

 

[Dan55]

Here you go http://www.justanswer.com/saturn/711fz-saturn-aura-xe-2008-2-4l-saturn-aura-returning.html

 

[SwampSurvivor]

I just walked in the door from helping a friend fix this on his 2010 cobalt. Replaced both sensors in 10 minutes. CEL went off.

Wayyyyy easier than oxygen sensor.

 

[Lillikai]

Miller88,

How do you pull out the sensors? I disconnected the electrical plug from them and put some dielectric grease on them, but I couldn't managed to get the cylinder out. Did you pry it out with a screw driver? Just wondering b/c mine seems to be really in there good and wouldn't wiggle out. Can you get them out without having to take the valve cover off?

 

[Warstud]

Should be one screw holding it down. Use some channelocks or pliers and wiggle and pull.

 

[Lillikai]

Ok thank you Warstud!

One more question, since I greased the electrical connection, is it worth resetting the code and seeing if it will come back, or should I just replace it now?

 

[Warstud]

If the car is running fine and you just have a CEL...I would just clear it to see if it comes back.

 

[Lillikai]

Yeah my car runs just fine, that's why I was so surprised by the cel coming on. I will clear it and see if it stays off. Fingers crossed! Thanks for the help!

 

[SwampSurvivor]

Originally Posted By: Lillikai
Ok thank you Warstud!

One more question, since I greased the electrical connection, is it worth resetting the code and seeing if it will come back, or should I just replace it now?


We didn't reset the code. Went away right as soon as the car ran.

 

[artificialist]

My dad had to have this part replaced under warranty. He has a 2007 Pontiac G6 2.4L.

 

[Lillikai]

I don't think I have a warranty any more. My car has 102k on it and its 6 yrs old.