V011704 2040171

Technical Bulletin
Model(s)
Year
Eng. Code
Trans. Code
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
Passat, Jetta,
Beetle, Beetle
Convertible
2015
2.0L TDI
All
All
All
Golf, Golf
SportWagen
2015
All
All
All
(CVCA)
2.0L TDI
(CRUA)
Condition
01 17 04 March 7, 2017 2040171 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V011603 dated February 17, 2016 to required
parts, special tools and labor operation numbers.
MIL ON Camshaft Position Faults P0011 and or P0016 Stored in ECM Fault Memory
DTC
Description
P0011
"A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or
System Performance Bank 1
P0016
Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation
Bank 1 Sensor A
Technical Background
The camshaft adjuster control valve may stick causing camshaft position faults.
Production Solution
Measures implemented into production.
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Service
Tip:
To avoid engine damage when working on the valvetrain, both camshafts must be locked in place according to
the repair manual, see repair group 15 in Elsa.
Scenario 1: Valve timing incorrect
 If one or more of the above faults are stored in the engine control unit, check the valve timing according to the
repair manual, see repair group 15 in Elsa.
 If the valve timing is incorrect, adjust it according to the repair manual.
 Replace sealing plug for cylinder head cover timing port.
Scenario 2: Valve timing correct
 If the valve timing is correct, replace the control valve in the camshaft adjuster according to the repair manual,
see repair group 15 in Elsa.
 Replace sealing plug for cylinder head cover timing port.
 Replace o-ring for camshaft adjustment valve -N205-.
Tip:
When changing the control valve, the engine should be held at TDC.
 Change the engine oil and filter.
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Warranty
Scenario 1:
To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and
Procedures Manual 1)
Model(s)
Year(s)
Eng. Code(s)
Passat
2015
2.0L TDI
Trans. Code(s)
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
All
All
All
(CVCA)
SAGA Coding
Claim Type:
Use applicable Claim Type 1)
Service Number:
1584
Damage
Code
0010
Parts Manufacturer
HST
Damage Location
(Depends on Service
No.)
--
Use applicable when
indicated in Elsa (L/R)
Passat
WWO 2)
Valve Timing Incorrectly Adjusted
Labor Operation 3) : Check and adjust valve timing
15020555 = 120
Labor Operation 3) : Toothed belt cover
15871955 = 10 TU
Labor Operation 3) : Crankshaft vibration damper
13751955 = 20 TU
Labor Operation 3) : Ribbed belt removed+reinstalled 13721955 = 10 TU
Labor Operation 3) : Noise dampening pan
removed+reinstalled
10821900 = 40 TU
Causal Part: Select labor operation
15020505
Diagnostic Time 4)
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GFF Time expenditure
01500000 = 30 TU max.
YES
Road Test
01210004 = 10 TU
YES
Technical Diagnosis
01320000 = 00 TU max.
NO
Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2040171” in comment section of Warranty Claim.
1)
Vehicle may be outside any Warranty in which case this Technical Bulletin is informational only
2)
Code per warranty vendor code policy.
3)
Labor Time Units (TUs) are subject to change with ELSA updates.
4)
Documentation required per Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual.
Scenario 2:
To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and
Procedures Manual 1)
Model(s)
Year(s)
Eng. Code(s)
Passat
2015
2.0L TDI
Trans. Code(s)
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
All
All
All
(CVCA)
SAGA Coding
Claim Type:
Use applicable Claim Type 1)
Service Number:
Damage
1584
Code
0010
Parts Manufacturer
HST
Damage Location
(Depends on Service No.)
--
Use applicable when
indicated in Elsa (L/R)
Passat
WWO 2)
Valve Timing Correct
Labor Operation 3) : Camshaft adjuster
remove+reinstall
15841999 = 90 TU
Labor Operation 3) : Control Housing
remove+reinstall
15851955 = 30 TU
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Labor Operation 3) : Air Cleaner remove+reinstall
23251905 = 40 TU
Labor Operation 3) : Engine oil and filter replaced
17305599 = 70 TU
Causal Part: Camshaft Adjuster Control Valve
03L 906 455 C
Diagnostic Time 4)
GFF Time expenditure
01500000 = 30 TU max.
YES
Road Test
01210004 = 10 TU
YES
Technical Diagnosis
01320000 = 140 TU max.
YES
Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2040171” in comment section of Warranty Claim.
1)
Vehicle may be outside any Warranty in which case this Technical Bulletin is informational only
2)
Code per warranty vendor code policy.
3)
Labor Time Units (TUs) are subject to change with ELSA updates.
4)
Documentation required per Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual.
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Technical Bulletin
Scenario 1:
To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and
Procedures Manual 1)
Model(s)
Year(s)
Eng. Code(s)
Jetta, Beetle,
Beetle
Convertible
2015
2.0L TDI
Golf, Golf
SportWagen
2015
Trans. Code(s)
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
All
All
All
All
All
All
(CVCA)
2.0L TDI
(CRUA)
SAGA Coding
Claim Type:
Use applicable Claim Type 1)
Service Number:
1584
Parts Manufacturer
Damage
Code
0010
HST
Damage Location
(Depends on Service No.)
--
Use applicable when
indicated in Elsa (L/R)
Golf, Golf SportWagen, Jetta,
Beetle, Beetle Convertible
3ME 2)
Valve Timing Incorrectly Adjusted
Labor Operation 3) : Check and adjust valve timing
15020505 = 190 TU (Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible
Only)
Labor Operation 3) : Check and adjust valve timing
15020505 = 200 TU (Golf, Golf SportWagen Only)
Causal Part: Select labor operation
15020505
Diagnostic Time 4)
GFF Time expenditure
01500000 = 30 TU max.
YES
Road Test
01210004 = 10 TU
YES
Technical Diagnosis
01320000 = 00 TU max.
NO
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Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2040171” in comment section of Warranty Claim.
1)
Vehicle may be outside any Warranty in which case this Technical Bulletin is informational only
2)
Code per warranty vendor code policy.
3)
Labor Time Units (TUs) are subject to change with ELSA updates.
4)
Documentation required per Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual.
Scenario 2:
To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and
Procedures Manual 1)
Model(s)
Year(s)
Eng. Code(s)
Jetta, Beetle,
Beetle
Convertible
2015
2.0L TDI
Golf, Golf
SportWagen
2015
Trans. Code(s)
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
All
All
All
All
All
All
(CVCA)
2.0L TDI
(CRUA)
SAGA Coding
Claim Type:
Use applicable Claim Type 1)
Service Number:
1584
Damage
Code
0010
Parts Manufacturer
HST
Damage Location
(Depends on Service
No.)
--
Use applicable when
indicated in Elsa (L/R)
Golf, Golf SportWagen, Jetta,
Beetle, Beetle Convertible
3ME 2)
Valve Timing Correct
Labor Operation 3) : Camshaft adjuster
remove+reinstall
15841956 = 80 TU
Labor Operation 3) : Toothed belt cover
remove+reinstall
15871905 = 90 TU
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Labor Operation 3) : Engine oil and filter replaced
17305599 = 50 TU
Causal Part: Camshaft Adjuster Control Valve
03L906455 C
Diagnostic Time 4)
GFF Time expenditure
01500000 = 30 TU max.
YES
Road Test
01210004 = 10 TU
YES
Technical Diagnosis
01320000 = 140 TU max.
YES
Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2040171” in comment section of Warranty Claim.
1)
Vehicle may be outside any Warranty in which case this Technical Bulletin is informational only
2)
Code per warranty vendor code policy.
3)
Labor Time Units (TUs) are subject to change with ELSA updates.
4)
Documentation required per Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual.
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Required Parts and Tools
Part No:
Part Description
Quantity
03L906455 C
Camshaft Adjuster Control Valve
1
06L103801
Cylinder Head Sealing Plug
1
04L906145
O-ring for Camshaft Adjustment
Valve
1
Tool Description
Tool No:
Diesel injection Pump Locking Pin
3359
Locking Pin
T10492
Midtronics Battery Tester/Charger
InCharge 940 (INC-940)
or
GRX3000VAS
VAS Diagnostic Tool
VAS 6150/X & VAS 6160/X with
ODIS Service with: current online updates
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.
Document Control Revision Table
Instance Number
Published Date
Version Number
Reason For Update
2040171/6
3/7/17
V011704
Update required parts,
special tools and labor
operation numbers.
2040171/1
3/26/15
V011505
Original publication.
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