Trouble codes P16CF and P16DO

2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU
57,000 MILES • 2.5L
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EVELYN MARSHALL
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OBDII plugged in and showed codes P16CF and P16DO.
Hit the clear code, it cleared two codes, but would not clear permanent codes. Engine light is still on.
Nov 14, 2018 at 9:22 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I am Danny.

Is the car running okay or are you just worried the Check Engine Light is on? Get back to us and we will help diagnose if there is a problem. I have added a tutorial showing what is involved. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Nov 14, 2018 at 6:22 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

That code is for the rocker arm oil control valve failure. Here are the diagrams so you can replace the part and clear the codes:

https://youtu.be/ahK_eucFi-k

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Nov 15, 2018 at 9:46 AM
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