Making sense of P1522 Code
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Making sense of P1522 Code
I'm getting code P1522. I can reset, but it comes back within a couple of miles. Is there any way to dig a bit deeper with VCDS to determine what might be causing it (i.e. is the cam shaft really having a problem or is it just a sensor issue)? I have unplugged and replugged both sensors to make sure there isn't a loose connection. The car seems to be running great otherwise aside from a small oil leak.
Is there a way to take out the sensors by just removing the chain covers or does the whole front end of the car have to come off?
Thank you.
Is there a way to take out the sensors by just removing the chain covers or does the whole front end of the car have to come off?
Thank you.
Last edited by spoon2000; Feb 21, 2012 at 07:40 AM.
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17930/P1522 - Camshaft Adjustment; Bank 2: Malfunction
Possible Symptoms
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) ON
Possible Causes
Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Camshaft Position Sensor (G163)
Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Camshaft Adjuster Unit (N208)
Mechanical failure of Camshaft Adjuster Unit (N208)
Failing Engine Control Module (ECM)
Possible Solutions
Check Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Camshaft Position Sensor (G163)
Check Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Camshaft Adjuster Unit (N208)
Check chain guides of Camshaft Adjuster Unit (N208) for wear
Possible Symptoms
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) ON
Possible Causes
Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Camshaft Position Sensor (G163)
Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Camshaft Adjuster Unit (N208)
Mechanical failure of Camshaft Adjuster Unit (N208)
Failing Engine Control Module (ECM)
Possible Solutions
Check Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Camshaft Position Sensor (G163)
Check Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Camshaft Adjuster Unit (N208)
Check chain guides of Camshaft Adjuster Unit (N208) for wear
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It does help if you can remember to post your year, make model, engine, etc. Anyway, the code you listed could be caused by a loose or broken connection with your wiring and/or connector, a corroded connector or just a faulty camshaft position sensor in need of replacement.
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Think horses not zebras. Most likely the camshaft position sensor. Camshafts don't have problems per se unless they have flattened lobes (whole other issue) or the chain between intake/exhaust camshaft sprockets jumps (another whole other issue!).
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Are the bank 1 and bank 2 sensors the same? If so, would it make sens to try to swap them to see if the error code switched sides?
If the cam shaft had slipped, wouldn't it be pretty obvious that the car was lacking power or missing or something?
Thanks.
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Look at the p/n on the sensor. BTW, ECS only has one p/n so I would guess they're the same.
http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-C5_A6-.../Cam/ES277726/
And swapping them out could be a way of telling if the sensor is bad if fault goes to the other side. Depends on how much time and other parts/gaskets is involved in swapping them.
I haven't heard of people swapping cam sensors to determine if the fault is in the sensor...try it and post your results...you could be the first!!
http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-C5_A6-.../Cam/ES277726/
And swapping them out could be a way of telling if the sensor is bad if fault goes to the other side. Depends on how much time and other parts/gaskets is involved in swapping them.
I haven't heard of people swapping cam sensors to determine if the fault is in the sensor...try it and post your results...you could be the first!!
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Look at the p/n on the sensor. BTW, ECS only has one p/n so I would guess they're the same.
http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-C5_A6-.../Cam/ES277726/
And swapping them out could be a way of telling if the sensor is bad if fault goes to the other side. Depends on how much time and other parts/gaskets is involved in swapping them.
I haven't heard of people swapping cam sensors to determine if the fault is in the sensor...try it and post your results...you could be the first!!
http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-C5_A6-.../Cam/ES277726/
And swapping them out could be a way of telling if the sensor is bad if fault goes to the other side. Depends on how much time and other parts/gaskets is involved in swapping them.
I haven't heard of people swapping cam sensors to determine if the fault is in the sensor...try it and post your results...you could be the first!!
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