P0346 :: Camshaft position sensor
03-26-2012, 03:34 PM
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FYI - I have the ESP/ABS lights on. The Parking Brake Malfunction light is on. The Centre Brake light is on (might need to be replaced). The MIL light is on and the car wont shift unless I let off the accelerator and I have a loss of acceleration.
04-16-2012, 06:03 AM
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Address 53: Parking Brake Labels: 4F0-910-801.lbl
Part No SW: 4F0 910 801 HW: 4F0 907 801
Component: EPB C63C0030 H03 0030
Revision: C63C0030
Coding: 0005022
Shop #: WSC 02334 785 00200
VCID: DDBA9C827D59
1 Fault Found:
01316 - ABS Control Module
013 - Check DTC Memory - Intermittent
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00101101
Fault Priority: 3
Fault Frequency: 38
Reset counter: 47
Mileage: 154312 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2012.03.04
Time: 14:39:17
Freeze Frame:
Voltage: 13.25 V
Count: 236
Address 53: Parking Brake Labels: 4F0-910-801.lbl
Part No SW: 4F0 910 801 HW: 4F0 907 801
Component: EPB C63C0030 H03 0030
Revision: C63C0030
Coding: 0005022
Shop #: WSC 02334 785 00200
VCID: DDBA9C827D59
1 Fault Found:
01316 - ABS Control Module
013 - Check DTC Memory - Intermittent
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00101101
Fault Priority: 3
Fault Frequency: 38
Reset counter: 47
Mileage: 154312 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2012.03.04
Time: 14:39:17
Freeze Frame:
Voltage: 13.25 V
Count: 236
06-17-2012, 09:28 AM
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It turns out it was the camshaft position solenoid valve and it was an easy fix. It took me all of 10 minutes to do and cost me $98 because I bought it from the dealer just to later find it online for $68 shipped (link below). It's held in by 1 star screw. You should examine all four of the camshaft solenoid valves to see if any of them look noticibly damaged (mine was loose around the crimp) or have a mechanic look at them/scan your car to see if he can tell you which one to replace. Mine was in bank 2 on the drivers side on the back of the block. If you are getting the same code then it could be the same one.
Part Number: 06E 109 257 J
Can be purchased here:
http://www.ubtuning.com/?product=364
Good luck!
Part Number: 06E 109 257 J
Can be purchased here:
http://www.ubtuning.com/?product=364
Good luck!
01-15-2015, 05:55 PM
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funny thing, mine JUST SHOWED UP NOW after getting every maintenance done. I cleared DTC codes and see if it comes back again.
lotz, can you possibly post a pic to see where these solenoids actually are? Thanks a bunch.
lotz, can you possibly post a pic to see where these solenoids actually are? Thanks a bunch.
01-15-2015, 06:19 PM
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Did you check this post from a recent thread here in this forum?
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a6-.../#post24643287
also, there are other posts (don't have bookmarked handy--maybe someone else does)...about the screen mesh in these getting horked up.
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a6-.../#post24643287
also, there are other posts (don't have bookmarked handy--maybe someone else does)...about the screen mesh in these getting horked up.
03-15-2016, 04:52 PM
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I managed to fix the issue by unplugging, cleaning and reconnecting the two cam tensioner sensors. There was actually a bit of oil/moisture on one of them. They are located adjacent to the spark plug coils. Their cables came from the same spark plug leads. Thankfully, the problem is solved. The fault code hasn't appeared again and the rough sound/misfire at the start has gone.
08-16-2022, 08:08 AM
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08-16-2022, 12:56 PM
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If you are hearing rattling sound during a cold start-up, your upper timing tensioners are probably at their limits. Using VCDS or other OEM compatible scan tool, you should check the camshaft angle. If the sum of the exhaust and intake values exceed ~7-8 degrees on either bank (assuming you have the 3.2L V6 engine), then that is a clear sign that the tensioners need to be replaced.
08-16-2022, 05:43 PM
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Thanks
If you are hearing rattling sound during a cold start-up, your upper timing tensioners are probably at their limits. Using VCDS or other OEM compatible scan tool, you should check the camshaft angle. If the sum of the exhaust and intake values exceed ~7-8 degrees on either bank (assuming you have the 3.2L V6 engine), then that is a clear sign that the tensioners need to be replaced.