allroads

Like the title says.. daily driver for the past 2.5 years, bought at 160km timing belt / water pump done 20k ago. Has 247km on it now. Never had any engine problems.. replaced air springs / suspension, honestly i thought the engine was pretty solid and the tranny would be what killed it..

Makes some noise when trying to start. Turning over but just never catches.. i don't like the noise, included a video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuIP...ature=youtu.be

Any help would be appreciated, thank you!


Codes:




15 Faults Found:
17861 - Exhaust Gas Temp Sensor 1 (G235): Open or Short to Plus
P1453 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent
17831 - Secondary Air Injection System: Bank 1: Insufficient Flow
P1423 - 35-00 - -
17819 - Secondary Air Injection System: Bank 2: Insufficient Flow
P1411 - 35-00 - -
17865 - Exhaust Gas Temp Sensor 2 (G236): Open or Short to Plus
P1457 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent
17965 - Charge Pressure Control: Positive Deviation
P1557 - 35-00 - -
18032 - MIL Request Signal Active (Check TCM for errors too!)
P1624 - 35-00 - -
17545 - Fuel Trim: Bank 1 (Add): System too Rich
P1137 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent
17547 - Fuel Trim: Bank 2 (Add): System too Rich
P1139 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent
18010 - Power Supply Terminal 30: Voltage too Low
P1602 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent
17537 - Fuel Trim: Bank 2 (Mult): System too Rich
P1129 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent
17535 - Fuel Trim: Bank 1 (Mult): System too Rich
P1127 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent
16405 - Bank 2: Camshaft A (Intake): Retard Setpoint not Reached (Over-Advanced)
P0021 - 35-00 - -
17746 - Camshaft Position Sensor (G40) Open or Short to Plus
P1338 - 35-00 - -
16518 - Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor B1 S1: No Activity
P0134 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent
17800 - Camshaft Position Sensor Bank 2 (G163): Open Short to Plus
P1392 - 35-00 - -
Readiness: 0000 0000

PaperToast

wow, what a list
i would look further into the camshaft sensor codes.
from what I've read, those failing can mimic fuel pump failure

5v/cyl

The noise it's making in the video points to something serious like TB failure. Doesn't sound like there is any compression.

MrKid

I agree on compression. Did you do a compression test?

allroads

thanks for the replies..

The amateur mechanic in me told me right away "no compression" .. which is basically what i didn't want to hear someone else confirm.. but yeah i have to agree.

I don't really know how to do a compression test / probably don't have the gear..

Visually looking at the timing belt, it looks fine.. but i don't know how to check the setpoints / where the teeth should line up to etc..

I will note that when i picked up the AR from the mechanic after the timing belt i thought the idle was slightly rough, like i mean very very slightly, but i noticed it. I did mention it and he said it was fine. The guy is my wifes uncle and has been working on this german stuff for 30+ years so i don't want to push it and generally trust his judgement / opinion. Though if this related i basically have to know.. as it's probably going to affect my way forward here..



What do you guys say? Any easy-ish / somewhat inexpensive way to determine the cause of this ?

thanks!

allroads

also say if this was related to TB job.. could it really hold out for 20k and then one day randomly die with basically no warning?

MrKid

Stupid question but when you crank it, all the belts spin? I keep listening to the video, and it sounds like the starter isn't fully engaging.

You can get a compression test kit cheap. I got one from Harbor Freight, but most auto Parts stores have them. You remove a plug, screw in the fitting, crank the engine, watch the gauge. You should see between 150-160. You may have to get fancy with an adapter, since the plugs are recessed in a tight spot.

allroads

yeah i'm 99% sure they do as that's what i was looking for.. battery is low now but i'll go boost it and triple check because i'm almost second guessing myself on it now.. however i know i was like "nope, the starters fine" trying to look for obvious problems..

i just looked up a compression test kit and they are only $30 so i'm going to grab one tomorrow and see if i i can youtube it.. i understand the basic concept but never done it before.. i guess 30$ to tell me for sure if there is compression or not will tell me if it's even worth messing around here anymore or if it's a swap or all she wrote.. mechanic is out of town til end of month unfortunately..

allroads

I've had P0741 on the tranny forever so i'm not sure if i even want to bother with a swap.. As i hear that this is pretty much not if but when, that tranny is going to go too.. Though it's been fine for 80k..