TB011603

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 16 03 February 17, 2016 2040171 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V011515 dated July 7, 2015 to update Golf
and Golf SportWagen vendor codes and Passat labor operation numbers.
MIL ON Camshaft Position Faults P0011 and or P0016 Stored in 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.
Scenario 2: Valve timing correct
 If the valve timing is correct, replace the control valve in the camshaft positioner (N205), Part Number: 03L
906 455, according to the repair manual, see repair group 15 in Elsa.
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
Parts Manufacturer
Damage
Code
0010
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
1502 05 05 = 190
Causal Part: Select labor operation
1502 05 05
Diagnostic Time 4)
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
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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
1584 19 99 = 90 TU
Labor Operation 3) : Control Housing
remove+reinstall
1585 19 55 = 30 TU
Labor Operation 3) : Air Cleaner remove+reinstall
2325 19 05 = 40 TU
Labor Operation 3) : Engine oil and filter replaced
1730 55 99 = 70 TU
Causal Part: Camshaft Adjuster Control Valve
03L 906 455 C
Diagnostic Time 4)
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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.
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
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Labor Operation 3) : Check and adjust valve timing
1502 05 05 = 190 TU
Causal Part: Select labor operation
1502 05 05
Diagnostic Time 4)
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)
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
HST
Damage Location
(Depends on Service No.)
--
Use applicable when
indicated in Elsa (L/R)
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Parts Manufacturer
Golf, Golf SportWagen, Jetta,
Beetle, Beetle Convertible
3ME 2)
Valve Timing Correct
Labor Operation 3) : Camshaft adjuster
remove+reinstall
1584 19 56 = 80 TU
Labor Operation 3) : Toothed belt cover
remove+reinstall
1587 19 05 = 70 TU
Labor Operation 3) : Engine oil and filter replaced
1730 55 99 = 50 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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Required Parts and Tools
Part No:
Part Description
Quantity
03L906455 C
Camshaft Adjuster Control Valve
1
Tool Description
Tool No:
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.
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