When stopping car jerks and has a miss

2011 CHEVROLET HHR
112,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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GGHOLAR
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car has a miss and jerks when you come to a stop. intake camshaft position actuator circuit open bank 1.
Apr 16, 2018 at 8:18 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

I would replace the camshaft position sensor or make sure it is plugged in. Here is a guide that will show you what you are in for when doing the job:

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

Here is the location for your car.

Check out the diagrams (below).

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Cheers, Ken
Apr 19, 2018 at 10:40 AM
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