I can't get my car to pass inspection. I've taken it to several places in the Bronx NY and it seems that everyone sees dollar bills when they look at my car. I have an OBD reader and I can clear the code. Once I clear it the car drives fine. It has over 90K miles on it but it rides good (when the check engine light is cleared). I think it's a sensor but unfortunately, I have no idea where to locate the sensor. The P0008 code reads: Engine Position system performance Bank 1. When the check engine light is on the car runs funky, but once the code is cleared the car runs like a brand new car. I change the oil when it's time, sometimes sooner. I also did an engine flush at Valvoline. Car runs fine. My question is; where can I find the sensor on the car so I can replace it? It's a 2008 Chevy Equinox Sport, 3.6L engine.
thank for any help/advise you can give me.
Standing in front of the car, both sensors (intake and exhaust) are located behind the bracket holding the two large connectors on the left side (as you're facing it) of the engine. First thing to check is the connectors to the sensors for looseness and corrosion. You can now remove and replace the sensor(s). If replacing the sensor doesn't fix the problem then your cam timing chain has stretched or skipped a tooth and has to be replaced.
