2010 Cadillac CTS Sedan AWD V6-3.6L Page 906
Component Connector End Views (See: Diagrams/Connector Views)
Description and Operation
Camshaft Actuator System Description (See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control Systems/Description and Operation/Camshaft
Actuator System Description)
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Circuit Testing/Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Connector Repairs/Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Circuit
Testing/Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Wiring Repairs/Wiring Repairs)
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions (See: Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions/Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC) Type Definitions)
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References (See: Testing and Inspection/Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information
Special Tools
* J 35616-200 - Test Lamp Kit
* For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control Systems/Tools and Equipment).
Diagnostic Aids
* The engine oil condition has a major impact on the camshaft actuator system.
* A low oil level condition may set this DTC. The engine may require an oil change. Inquire with the customer when the last oil change was
performed. You may also monitor the scan tool Engine Oil Life parameter. Advise the customer an oil change may be required.
* Inspect the engine for any recent engine mechanical repairs. An incorrectly installed camshaft, camshaft actuator, or timing chain can cause
this DTC to set.
Circuit/System Verification
Note: The engine oil level and the oil pressure are critical to the correct operation of the camshaft position (CMP) actuator system. Verify
that the engine has the correct oil level and the correct oil pressure before continuing with this diagnostic.
1. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool DTC information. Verify that DTC P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0335, P0336, P0338, P0341, P0342,
P0343, P0346, P0347, P0348, P0366, P0367, P0368, P0391, P0392, P0393, P0521, P0522, P0523, P0638, P2100, P2101, or P2119 is not set.
瀚慖f a DTC is set, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle (See: Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions/Diagnostic Trouble
Code (DTC) List - Vehicle) for further diagnosis.
2. Engine idling, command the appropriate Camshaft Position Actuator from 0 degrees to 40 degrees and back to zero while observing the
appropriate scan tool Camshaft Position Variance parameters. The Camshaft Position Variance should be less than 2 degrees in each of the
commanded states.
3. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the
conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
Circuit/System Testing
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve.
2. Ignition ON, load test for B+ between the ignition circuit terminal 1 and ground.
瀚慖f less than the specified range, test the ignition voltage circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal
and the ignition circuit fuse is open, test all the components connected to the ignition circuit and replace as necessary.
Note: Use the J 35616-200 - Test Lamp for this test. If the J 35616-200 - Test Lamp is not available, use a test lamp that measures greater
than 20 ohm.
3. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 2 and B+.
4. Command the appropriate Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve ON with a scan tool.
Note: The voltage must be measured at the control side of the circuit.
5. Load test for less than 1 V between the control circuit terminal 2 and ground.
瀚慖f greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the
