Will it keep cylinders 2 4 and 6 from firing?

2011 GMC ACADIA
19,000 MILES • 3.6L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SCOTT FULTON SR
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Will it keep cylinders 2 4 and 6 from firing on one bank? Cam sensor or crank sensor?
Aug 20, 2024 at 2:43 PM
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SCOTT FULTON SR
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Cam sensor or crank sensor.
Aug 20, 2024 at 2:52 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

A faulty crankshaft position sensor would prevent ignition spark to all spark plugs. As far as the cam sensor is concerned, no, it shouldn't cause this to happen.

Are you not getting spark to the plugs mentioned? What diagnostic trouble codes are present? Are they only P0302, 304, and 306?

Let me know. If you haven't already, confirm if it is a spark-related problem or if we aren't getting fuel to that bank.

Here is a link you may find helpful:
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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-for-ignition-spark

If there is no spark to the plugs, note that those three share a common ground. It is G114 located on the driver's side rear of the engine. See pic below. Make sure that connection hasn't failed as well. It will shut down all three of those coils.

Let me know.

Joe

See pic below.
Aug 20, 2024 at 6:42 PM
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