Code P0013, engine electronics lights up?

SRDJAS

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2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU
2.4L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
100,000 MILES

Hello, engine electronics lamp is up. My car listed above is for the European market!
Error displayed is:

P0013 - Camshaft Position Actuator "B" Control Circuit/Open (Bank 1).

Could it be a timing chain problem or just an Exhaust fumes solenoids?

Thank you for considering my question.
Srdjan Avramov

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KEN L

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Hello Srdjas,

This code is a connection code issue, so most of the time the camshaft oil control actuator valve will short out and cause this code. I would check the electrical connector first and fi okay replace the valve, here is the location so you can check it out. Check out the images (below). Please let us know how it goes.

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Monday, October 9th, 2023 AT 10:55 AM

SRDJAS

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Hallo again,

it looks like I have 2 more errors:
P0324 and P0326
Is this the same like P0013?

I have ordered only exhaust solenoid, and will be replaced in few days.

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Friday, October 13th, 2023 AT 3:47 AM

KEN L

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These codes could have something to do with the P0013 because it will cause the computer to actuate the camshaft which can't happen when the camshaft oil control actuator valve is not working.

P0324 - Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
P0326 - Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)

Let me know what happens after you install the new part, make sure to clear the codes before driving it.

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Friday, October 13th, 2023 AT 8:41 AM

SRDJAS

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I have replaced exhaust solenoid. Engine light is gone, but error P0013 cannot be deleted?

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Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 AT 3:06 PM

KEN L

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P0013 - Camshaft Position Actuator "B" Control Circuit/Open (Bank 1). is a circuit error so if it is not the camshaft oil control actuator valve check the pins in the connector. If not here is a guide to check the wiring to the PCM and the engine wiring diagrams so you can see which wires to test:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Check out the images (below). Please let us know how it goes.

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