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Engine will not stay running and CAM sensor reading is zero

Tiny
DAN MARTINDALE
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  • 2009 GMC ACADIA
  • 3.6L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
I've been having trouble with my vehicle starting and then immediately stalling. When I do a live scan I notice that the cam sensors are all doing counts, but it shows cam sensor RPM at zero. I think the problem may be there which is probably affecting timing.

What is the most logical cause of this? I am getting zero codes but show a very lean mixture of 29.3:1 command ratio and about a.9 equivalence ratio. Thanks for your time.
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Thursday, January 6th, 2022 AT 9:06 AM

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Tiny
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Hi,

The idea that it is running lean can be the result of low fuel pressure or an engine vacuum leak. Have you checked either of those at this point?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Also, did you check for a crankshaft positions sensor signal? That can prevent an RPM signal. However, I wouldn't even think it would start without either providing a signal.

Let me know.

Joe
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Thursday, January 6th, 2022 AT 5:19 PM

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