Diagnostic Aids

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The following conditions cause DTC P1011, P1012, P1013, and P1014 to set:
- Turning the engine OFF while the accelerator pedal is pressed
- Turning the engine OFF while driving
- Pressing the accelerator pedal to start the engine
- An engine idle flare during a start-up
- An actuator that is in the full advance or retard position
For an intermittent condition, refer to Intermittent Conditions .

DTC P1011-P1014

Step	Action	Yes	No
Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics Connector End View Reference: Engine Control Module (ECM) Connector End Views or Engine Controls Connector End Views
1	Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls?	Go to Step 2	Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls
2	IMPORTANT: 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. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations in Maintenance and Lubrication and Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing in Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (LY7) for more information. Observe the DTC Information with a scan tool.Does the scan tool display any ECM DTCs other than DTC P1011, P1012, P1013, and P1014?	Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List	Go to Step 3
3	Is there an abnormal engine noise on start-up and/or does DTC P1011, P1012, P1013, and P1014? set?	Go to Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Replacement - Bank 2 (Left) Exhaust or Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Replacement - Bank 1 (Right) Exhaust or Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Replacement - Bank 2 (Left) Intake orCamshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Replacement - Bank 1 (Right) Intake in Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (LY7)	Go to Step 4
4	Is the customer's concern that the engine is stalling?	Go to Symptoms - Engine Controls	Go to Step 5
5	Advise the customer that the following conditions cause DTC P1011, P1012, P1013, and P1014 to set: Turning the engine OFF while the accelerator pedal is pressed Turning the engine OFF while driving Pressing the accelerator pedal to start the engine Did you complete the action?	Go to Step 6	-
6	Clear the DTCs with a scan tool. Did you complete the action?	Go to Step 7	-
7	Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool. Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed?	Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List	System OK