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2006 Cadillac CTS 3.6L Engine P0017 Code After Camshaft Actuator Replacement

Model: 2006 CTS 3.6 Fault Code: P0017 Posted: 2019-02-03 23:35

After replacing the camshaft exhaust actuator for Bank One, I am now receiving a pending P0017 fault code on my 2006 Cadillac CTS 3.6L engine. The check engine light is not illuminated, but the code is flagged as 'pending'. All three timing chains have already been replaced. I haven't yet tested the crank position sensor. Could this be related to a sensor issue or a timing misalignment? Any insights or troubleshooting steps for this specific P0017 code on the 2006 CTS 3.6L engine?

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Comments (1)
Anonymous 2019-02-04 13:31

The P0017 code could indicate an issue with either the camshaft or crankshaft position sensor, or a timing-related problem. The most reliable approach is to use an oscilloscope to compare the waveforms of both sensors against known good reference patterns for the 2006 Cadillac CTS 3.6L engine.