Cam shaft sensor

[dancupra225]

Keep getting this fault code so need to get one ASAP so found few on Ebay and stuff anyone know decent place to get one and price wise 30/40 quid ??

 

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What code?

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[dancupra225]

I'll get the code in but plug it get it for you tuffy

 

[dancupra225]

 

[<tuffty/>]

http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/16396/P0012/000018
16396/P0012/000018 - Bank 1: Camshaft A (Intake): Advance Setpoint not Reached

This code is relate to the cam chain tensioner (VVT in your case) ans is typically a sign that its failing

http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/16727/P0343/000835
16727/P0343/000835 - Camshaft Position Sensor (G40): Signal too High

Not seen this one before but its plausible that its the cam position sensor... rare for them to fault tbh but doesn't mean they don't

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[dancupra225]

My engine code is ayp as well
Vvt they costly to fix ?

 

[<tuffty/>]

My engine code is ayp as well
Vvt they costly to fix ?

If its APY then its won't be VVT... so in your favour this will be cheaper... my mistake I was under the impression yours was a later S3

However... as it is a non VVT I suspect that the 16396 code is symptomatic of the 16727 code... I would suggest that its worth changing the cam position sensor for a known working one (borrowed or bought)... can't vouch for the pattern items but they 'should' work ok...

If the 16727 code goes but the 16396 one comes back then the cam chain tensioner could be on its way out... these are just over £100 from GSF

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[dancupra225]

Brill I'll order a sensor up now for it and hope and pray
Doing service on it in few weeks
Spark plugs best to get as getting it ready for a map soon ish but have the whole bottom polybush first then start power

 

[dancupra225]

Just found this to try out