# 2015 Chevrolet Equinox P0013 code

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-equinox-p0013-code/127809>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** chevrolet\
**Created:** [October 30, 2018, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-equinox-p0013-code/127809 "2018-10-30T01:36:46Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![Hammertime](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Hammertime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hammertime)\
**Post date:** [October 30, 2018, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-equinox-p0013-code/127809/1 "2018-10-30T01:36:46Z")

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P0013 in 2015 Chevy equinox

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**Author:** ![cdaquila](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cdaquila/32/18089_2.png) [@cdaquila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdaquila)\
**Post date:** [October 30, 2018, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-equinox-p0013-code/127809/2 "2018-10-30T12:43:46Z")

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Hi @hammertime can you tell us a little more about what’s going on with your car?

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [October 30, 2018, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-equinox-p0013-code/127809/3 "2018-10-30T14:31:18Z")

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> [@Hammertime](#):
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> P0013

## P0013 Chevrolet Description

The Camshaft Position (CMP) actuator is attached to each camshaft and is hydraulically operated in order to change the angle of the camshaft relative to Crankshaft Position ([**CKP**](https://www.autocodes.com/articles/19/crankshaft-position-sensor.html)). The CMP actuator solenoid is controlled by the control module. The control module sends a pulse width modulated 12-volt signal to a CMP actuator solenoid. The solenoid controls the amount of engine oil flow to a CMP actuator. The CMP actuator can change the camshaft angle a maximum of 25 degrees. The control module increases the pulse width to accomplish the desired camshaft operation.

## Possible causes

- Dirty Oil
- Low engine oil level
- Faulty Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid
- Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid harness is open or shorted
- Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid circuit poor electrical connection
- Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)

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**Author:** ![Hammertime](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Hammertime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hammertime)\
**Post date:** [November 1, 2018, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-equinox-p0013-code/127809/4 "2018-11-01T18:44:48Z")

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Thank you no other symptoms other than throwing that code when dummy light came on.

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**Author:** ![TwinTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\
**Post date:** [November 1, 2018, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-equinox-p0013-code/127809/5 "2018-11-01T18:54:14Z")

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How long has it been since your last oil change?