Possible timing issue

2013 CHEVROLET CRUZE
110,000 MILES • 1.4L • 4 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DANE DESPAW SR.
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I asked about this same car a few months back. Had to replace head gasket in it and afterwords had trouble getting the exciter rings realigned. I bought the timing lock down kit for this engine and used it to get the rings reset. Now, the car starts and will run smooth as a new engine for approximately 2 minutes, then it starts idling really rough and you can hear the lifters knocking. After a short while from that point the car just dies. I’ve noticed the battery isn’t holding a charge while it sits even for just a couple days. So I know it needs to be replaced. I’ve attached my code reader to the car and it still shows the same dtc’s it had before I replaced the head gasket, at which time I also replaced the turbo. The dtc’s I’m getting are, 1. Engine misfire. I put new plugs and coil pack in the car 2. Camshaft position sensor on exhaust side not plausible. I used the lock down kit to reset them. 3. Turbo waste gate solenoid circuit. My helper forgot to attach the wiring harness when we first put the car back together. 4. Knock sensor. I didn’t do anything with this. All 4 of these codes show as permanent codes, but won’t they reset after starting the car enough times? I’m suspicious of a possible electrical issue because my son ignored a coolant leak until it finally blew the head gasket.
Aug 17, 2020 at 4:45 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The one code that relates to timing is the knock sensor. That is the sensor that fine tunes ignition timing. The knock sensor system enables the engine control module (ECM) to control the ignition timing for the best possible performance while protecting the engine from potentially damaging levels of detonation. The ECM uses the knock sensor system to test for abnormal engine noise that may indicate detonation, also known as spark knock. Have you checked that sensor? Check to see if the connection to it is in good condition. It is located near the starter. See pic 1.

Let me know what you find. Also, codes will eventually reset after the problem is repaired and it completes a specific drive cycle. It could take a good many miles for this to happen.

Joe
Aug 17, 2020 at 8:38 PM
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DANE DESPAW SR.
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Thanks for the quick response. I will check that tonight and let you know what I figure out.
Aug 18, 2020 at 5:06 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Happy to help. Let me know what you find.

Take care,
Joe
Aug 18, 2020 at 6:21 PM