gumbypokey1960
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RE; Help, Please...Info on trouble code for Chevy Malibu
« on: Today at 07:11:04 PM »
Hi.. I recently bought a 2009 Chevy Malibu 2LT from a dealership. The Malibu is a 4 door with a 2.4L MPI DOHC 16V 4 Cylinder. The 1st time driving it after getting it home the check engine light came on & remained. I had the check engine light check for codes at a nearby parts store & found it had the code # P0013. P0013 means Camshaft Position activator solenoid fault. Either there's an open or short circuit condition of failed CMP actuator solenoid.
Fortunately I bought an extended warranty with the vehicle. I also have a $50 deductible with the warranty.
The person who checked the OBDII said that it had been reset 3 times prior to their check & that this was the 4Th time the code had been set. I guess the dealership disconnected the battery a few times before I stumbled in & bought the car.
I would like some advice..somebody please explain to me what this code means. Also, is it an easy fix? What kind of damage is this doing to the car? Also any other information you think I should know or would like to know.
I am pretty angry at the dealership. They are supposedly one of the better ones. I live in St. Paul, Minn. The dealership is part of a chain of dealerships that are suppose to be one of the more reputable in the area I live.
I have had the car a little over 1 week.
Anyway, anyone who has any advice I would love to hear from you. I am especially concerned with the damage this could be causing my car & how it might be impacting mileage, etc.
I don't think it's fair for me to get stuck paying $50 deductible to get this fixed.
This is my 1st time posting so please excuse if it appears out of the norm.
Many thanks in advance.
Gumbypokey1960
Sharon
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« on: Today at 07:11:04 PM »
Hi.. I recently bought a 2009 Chevy Malibu 2LT from a dealership. The Malibu is a 4 door with a 2.4L MPI DOHC 16V 4 Cylinder. The 1st time driving it after getting it home the check engine light came on & remained. I had the check engine light check for codes at a nearby parts store & found it had the code # P0013. P0013 means Camshaft Position activator solenoid fault. Either there's an open or short circuit condition of failed CMP actuator solenoid.
Fortunately I bought an extended warranty with the vehicle. I also have a $50 deductible with the warranty.
The person who checked the OBDII said that it had been reset 3 times prior to their check & that this was the 4Th time the code had been set. I guess the dealership disconnected the battery a few times before I stumbled in & bought the car.
I would like some advice..somebody please explain to me what this code means. Also, is it an easy fix? What kind of damage is this doing to the car? Also any other information you think I should know or would like to know.
I am pretty angry at the dealership. They are supposedly one of the better ones. I live in St. Paul, Minn. The dealership is part of a chain of dealerships that are suppose to be one of the more reputable in the area I live.
I have had the car a little over 1 week.
Anyway, anyone who has any advice I would love to hear from you. I am especially concerned with the damage this could be causing my car & how it might be impacting mileage, etc.
I don't think it's fair for me to get stuck paying $50 deductible to get this fixed.
This is my 1st time posting so please excuse if it appears out of the norm.
Many thanks in advance.
Gumbypokey1960
Sharon
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