TB-15-12-01

Service Bulletin Details

Public Details for: TB-15-12-01

Volkswagen: all models experience the timing chain slipping, rattling noises of the engine after starting, and engine fails to start. 2008-13 all models. *pe


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SB-10045560-1452
Technical Bulletin
Model(s)
Year
All
2008-2013
Eng. Code
Trans. Code
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
All
All
All
2.0L
(CCTA, CBFA)
Condition
15 12 01 July 23, 2012 2028302 Supersedes T.B. V151104 dated December 22, 2011 to remove European
exhaust warning light reference in text and add additional model year applicability.
Engine Rattling Noises after Start, Engine Doesn't Start, Timing Chain Slipped
Customer may state:
• Rattling noises after engine start from front of the vehicle or engine compartment.
• Engine does not start.
• MIL ON
The following entries are logged in the engine control module (ECM):
DTC
Description
00022 P0016
Crankshaft Position vs. Camshaft Position Correlation
00808 P0328
Knock Sensor 1 Circuit High Input
Technical Background
Timing chain tension may be incorrect due to tensioner.
As a result, the timing chain can skip and causing contact between the pistons and valves.
Production Solution
N/A
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Service
If timing chain is suspect, perform the following:
• Complete the DTC entries according to guided fault finding (GFF).
• Remove the lower timing chain cover, see Repair Manual Group 15 in ElsaWeb.
• Check the timing chain tensioner as follows:
• Compress the tensioning rail of the timing chain (illustration 1, No. 2) by hand against the timing chain
tensioner (Figure 1, No. 1).
Inset. 1: timing chain tensioner
Inset 2: tensioning rail the timing chain
arrow: Direction of pressure on the
tensioning rail of the timing chain
Figure 1) section of the timing chain drive.
If the piston of the timing chain tensioner cannot be compressed by hand after several attempts (Figure 3, green
arrow), further engine diagnosis is required.
Tip:
Inspect intake camshaft and camshaft bearing for damage.
If the piston of the timing chain tensioner can be compressed in by hand (Figure 2, red arrow) the timing chain
tensioner has failed, and further engine diagnosis may be required.
Tip:
If engine noises or no start condition remain, inspect pistons and valves for contact damage. If engine damage is
noted, cylinder head or engine may need to be replaced.
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Figure 2)
Figure 3)
Timing chain tensioner incorrect
Timing chain tensioner correct
Warranty
Information only.
Required Parts and Tools
No Special Parts required.
No Special Tools required.
Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal.
Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.
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No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or
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