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3.6 LY7 With Cam Actuator DTC - keywords crankshaft SES P0016 P0017 P0018 P0019 P0008 P0009 wb

Subject:3.6 LY7 with Cam Actuator DTC

Models:2005 Buick LaCrosse
2004-2005 Buick Rendezvous
2004-2005 Cadillac CTS, SRX
2005 Cadillac STS



This PI was superseded to include photos instead of drawings. Please discard PIP3423.


The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:

Vehicles with 3.6 LY7 may exhibit DTC P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0008 or P0009.

Recommendation/Instructions:

The reluctor for the crankshaft sensor pressed on the crankshaft may have moved. Refer to attached photographs for exact location. If the reluctor has moved then replace crankshaft


Object Number: 1873652  Size: SH

Object Number: 1873653  Size: SH

Object Number: 1873654  Size: SH

Object Number: 1873655  Size: SH

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.