p0010 2006 Chevy Impala

[cabby022]

2006 Impala 3.9, p0010 DTC, Camshaft Position Actuator ABank-1, I replaced camshaft position sensor, checked wiring and harness,ok, changed oil, clear code, its back on on at start up, any ideas ? Mike

[ProTech]

This is fairly common and luckily a pretty easy fix. What you need to do is change the cam position actuator magnet that is located on the front of the engine. It looks like a large black triangle with a connector coming out the side of it. There are three torx screws that hold it on. Easy to replace....but...you need to check the following. There is a small 'button' that rides between the camshaft and the magnet. Once the magnet is removed, you should be able to push the button in on the timing gear and have it pop back out. If it does not, then you're looking at having to replace the camshaft and the timing gear set. This is very rare, so you'll most likely be good with just replacing the magnet, but just wanted you to know the details of everything involved.

[cabby022]

Thanks I will try that, great help.

[cabby022]

Any pics or diagram as to exact location would be great, thanks, Mike

[ProTech]

See other post...I explained where it is...it should stand out like a sore thumb!

[cabby022]

Okay i ordered and changed the magnet like u said very easy, cleared code, stupid thing is back, what else ecm ?

[cabby022]

Problem solved, after getting the car up on a hoist, i found that the plug that goes into the magnet had bare wires touching, after repairing that, i cleared the code and it never came back, Thanks for all the help.

[Qjboy]

Where does that wire go that plugs into the magnet can you get to it without a shop lift??

[Guest]

did the same with sons change sensor fixed wires still had code after drive of 5 miles anything else ..help

[carriedi]

do you have a scanner that can read the code? Are there any other codes along with P0010?

[littlebit92]

Was also wondering how to get to the wires too. Mine seems to have been cut out of the wiring harness by the prenious owners, such joys right?

[carriedi]

the wires to the CMP sensor? Not sure why someone would cut the wires and then sell the car...
does it have the connector on the sensor? Did you test drive it before you bought it? Does the engine have the CMP sensor? What engine are you looking for information on? (vin code K=3.5, N=3.5, 1=3.9, C=5.3)

FIGURES ARE FOR 3.9l