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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC2009CANYON 4D PICKUP, 2.9 9REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 10 (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM & FUEL SYSTEM - 3.7L - DTC P0013 TO DTC P0315)DTC P0013CIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2009 GMC Canyon 4D Pickup, 2.9 9
Circuit/System Testing
2009 GMC Canyon 4D Pickup, 2.9 9SECTION Circuit/System Testing
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- With the ignition ON, measure for battery voltage between the CMP actuator solenoid control circuit terminal A of the actuator and a ground.
- If less than battery voltage, test the CMP actuator control circuit for an open, short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the control module.
- Connect a test lamp between the CMP actuator solenoid control of the actuator and a good ground. The test lamp should not illuminate.
- If the test lamp illuminates, test the CMP actuator control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the control module.
- Command the CMP actuator solenoid ON and OFF. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF.
- If the test lamp does not turn ON and OFF, test the CMP actuator control circuit for high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the control module.
- Connect a test lamp between the low reference circuit terminal B of the CMP actuator solenoid of the actuator and battery voltage. The test lamp should illuminate.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the low reference circuit for an open, high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the control module.
- Determine that the vehicle has the correct engine oil. Refer to Service and Appearance Care in the owner's manual.
- If the engine oil life system monitor displays the Change Oil Soon message, the engine oil is more than one year old, contains additives, or is not the correct viscosity, change the oil.
- Test the engine oil pressure. Refer to Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing
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- If the oil pressure is low, correct the low pressure first.
- Inspect the CMP actuator solenoid valve assembly for the following:
- Torn screens
- Debris on the screens
- Debris clogging the oil ports
- Missing screens
- Oil seepage at the solenoid connector pins
- Inspect for the following conditions:
- Excessive timing chain play-Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain and Sprocket Cleaning and Inspection .
- Proper installation of the CMP actuator assembly
- Test the CMP actuator. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Diagnosis .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.