The FSM cover this 100% as does ALLdata.com
like all DTCs (you forgot yours, that be bad.....)
the car store scan too can in fact miss many important other DTC errors that greatly help solving the riddle.
in all cases the PCM sees an VCT error
in all cases it can be these things. (FSM shows ways to find out) read it.
1: the sensor bad
2:its wires are bad, cut or it fall off.
3;the cam driver is loose, change or belt as the case may be.
4: the actual VCT bits are bad.
since NO DTC posted all answer WILL BE wrong.
next time get a real shop to scan car with a real scan tool
that reads all.GM codes, not the O;really cheap box.
the post those.
some CODEs do say ,exacltl what is wrong.
for example, the sensor voltage it so high.
that is a bad sensor or wires.
other codes will decode to like, the cam angles are changing oddly.
(lots of causes)
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SOURCE: power steering cap location Pontiac G6 3.5L
it is located on the passengerside under the altenator closest to the firewall. make sure the vehicle is turned off reach in under the altenator and you should feel the cap.
SOURCE: How to clean O2 sensor on a 2007 Pontiac G6?
O2 sensor are located before and after Catalytic Converter ( exhaust system of your car). If you car's engine is 4 cyl you have 2 O2 sensors and if you car's engine is 6 cyl then you have 4 O2 sensors ( for each bank, 2 for left bank and 2 for right bank). Hope it helps and comment if you need more advice. Please don't forget to rate the answer it helps with my ratings, thanks!
SOURCE: location of the Horn on a pontiac G6
underneath drivers-side headlamp assembly (must remove)
Carefully inspect the Bank 1 VVT/VCT system circuit wiring and connectors, repair as required.
With a warm engine, test the operation of the OCV, replace/repair as needed.
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Hi Courtney Brown, I want to help you with your problem, but I need more information from you. Can you please add details in the comment box?
Yes, what details do you need?
VCT is a general term for variable cam timing, there are solenoids and there is the timing gear itself, which are you looking at?
VCT is a general term, are you referring to the solenoid or the actual timing gear?
Long story short, my check engine light came on (it has on and off for a few months now but does not stay more than a week) and I got it checked at O'Reilly
..They had a report of reported fixes and on the top was "replace variable camshaft timing (VCT) solenoid" OR "clean variable camshaft timing (VCT) solenoid"
ah okay the solenoid is easy to fix, plugs in front of the head where the cams are run by the timing belt or chain. usually the belts on a transverse mounted engine (or FWD car) are on the passenger side top of the engine, one for each timing belt, for example the ford 5.4L v8 has two, I can't find info on the pontiac engine for you however.
to clarify in general terms, the VCT solenoid usually shows as an electrical connection on the top of the valve cover closest to the belt side of the engine. unplug the electriacal connector and pop out the dust plug, the screw holding it attached is underneath and undo that and it pops right out.
*it* being the VCT solenoid, sorry.
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