Camshaft sensor, code P0017

DAVID MULLEN

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2010 BUICK LA CROSSE
3.0L
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
150,000 MILES

I have a code P0017. Bank 1, rear camshaft sensor. My guess bank 1 is next to the firewall.
Which one of the sensors is considered the rear sensor? The one closest to the fire wall, or the one closest to the center of the engine? Thanks for help

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KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
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Hello,

Here is a guide to help walk you through the steps and the location of all camshaft sensors and their position below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/camshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

1 - B74 Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (LF1)
2 - T8E Ignition Coil 5
3 - T8C Ignition Coil 3
4 - Q12 Evaporative Emission Purge Solenoid Valve
5 - Q38 Throttle Body
6 - B23B Camshaft Position Sensor - Bank 1 Intake
7 - B23D Camshaft Position Sensor - Bank 2 Intake
8 - Q6D Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve - Bank 2 Intake
9 - Q6C Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve - Bank 2 Exhaust
10 - B23C Camshaft Position Sensor - Bank 2 Exhaust
11 - Q6B Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve - Bank 1 Intake
12 - Q6A Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve - Bank 1 Exhaust
13 - B23A Camshaft Position Sensor - Bank 1 Exhaust
14 - B68A Knock Sensor 1
15 - B26 Crankshaft Position Sensor
16 - T8A Ignition Coil 1

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken

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