Hi, I have an 08 SS Turbo that started throwing code P0011 and my code reader says it is Cam Position Actuator A - Bank 1 - Timing Over Advance.
I was wondering what it will take to replace this Actuator. Can it be done at home, or is it a trip to the Dealer?

 

I believe thats is right on top of the motor. I had to change solenoid on the motor but heres a thread. I looked at.
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/show...522&styleid=10
Its a helpful thread.

 

Yes you can do it at home. I forgot what size socket it takes but its very easy to change. But finding the part is where I had to order it.

 

Probably a 10mm

 

No socket needed. Just pull the exh and int cam sensors with pliers and put the new ones in.

 

If its actually the cam sensor. On mine I had to replace tge vvt solenoid. It threw tye exact same code

 

Sorry im speaking for the lnf

 

had this problem on my LNF also. 90k miles

bought the Exh and Intake Cam solenoids off Amazon since they were prime and cheaper than Crate Engine Depot.

10 mm socket. Takes 5 minutes to do. they are located on your VC towards the passenger side, the cylinder looking objects.

 

Thanks, I will check into that. I had called the dealer and was told $400. Parts and labor.

 

I hate to suound stupid but I was looking at the engine and with all the sensors I can't tell which ones they are. Could someone take a picture and post it for me?
This is the 2.0 turbo lnf

 

Two sensors sitting vertical if standing in front of car



Dont have car with me so couldnt get close up.

 

dealers always want to charge 400 for everything thats simple to do lol

 

Im paying 400 for a gmpp clutch, stage 2 ottp mounts and spherical cabs to get installed. Screw dealer prices. Get a hook-up at a local shop.

 

tuned08SS is that your car? What brand upper charge pipe is that? I like the way it dosen't go over the engine. I have the hood insulation and there would be clearance issues with the ones that go over the valve covers. Mine is stock right now but a friend got a Solstace GXP and is going to mod it so I have to step up. If I get a different intercooler that I see on ebay, does it have the charge pipes? Also do you like the CAI under the hood? I have seen them routed outside the engine cmpartment.

 

Thats the zzp charge pipe. Dont go ebay for the intercooler u will have fitment issues. Love the cai wish it was a kn tho. And yes thats my engine bay.

 

Hey. I got a solenoid from RockAuto for $32 shipped. Took about 10 minutes from when I popped the hood.
Thanks guys