Correcting confused Audi cam sensor

Oct. 17, 2011
This bulletin applies to all 2009 Audi A4 and A5 vehicles equipped with the 3.2L FSI engine with stored DTCs P0016, P0017, P0018 and P0019.

This bulletin applies to all 2009 Audi A4 and A5 vehicles equipped with the 3.2L FSI engine with stored DTCs P0016, P0017, P0018 and P0019.

DTC                 CONDITION

P0016             Crankshaft position – camshaft position correlation Bank 1 Sensor A

P0017             Crankshaft position – camshaft position correlation Bank 1 Sensor B

P0018             Crankshaft position – camshaft position correlation Bank 2 Sensor A

P0019             Crankshaft position – camshaft position correlation Bank 2 Sensor B

(A slight power reduction may be associated with this condition, but this condition does not cause engine stalling).

The cause of the condition: The camshaft sensor wheel may be in the wrong position on the camshaft.

If P0016 is stored, remove the high pressure pump housing from the cylinder head. Check the sensor wheel position according to the following photo. If the features (C ) align, proceed with the next section. If the features do not align, replace the camshaft. Make sure that the features align before installation.

If P0017, P0018 or P0019 is stored, disassemble the corresponding camshaft adjustment valve N205, N318, N208 or N319. Check for contamination in the housing and on the camshaft adjustment valve. Check for free movement of the piston. Clean the camshaft adjustment valve and/or housing as needed. If no obstruction is found and the condition remains, open a new warranty claim and follow Guided Fault Finding.

REPLACEMENT CAMSHAFT (if needed): P/N 06E109003H.

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