Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Checking function of variable valve timing   Note The variable valve timing is not activated until about 25 seconds after the engine has started. Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051- Test conditions l  Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051- with diagnosis lead -VAS 5051/1- is connected; vehicle self-diagnosis and vehicle system “01 - Engine electronics” is selected. l  Coolant temperature at least 80 °C. l  Vehicles with automatic gearbox: selector lever in position “P” or “N” Test sequence   WARNING t  Test equipment must always be secured on the rear seat and operated from that position by a second person. t  If test and measuring instruments are operated from front passenger's seat and the vehicle is involved in an accident, the person sitting in this seat could be seriously injured when the airbag is triggered. –  Start engine and run at idling speed.

Vehicles with throttle cable: Display on -VAS 5051- –  From the list -1- select diagnostic function “08 - Read measured value block”.

Display on -VAS 5051- 1 -  Enter display group –  Use keypad -2- to enter “27” for “Display group number 027” and confirm by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051-   Note Engine running at idling speed. –  Check specifications in display zones -1-, -3- and -4-.

Display zones		Explanatory notes
1	---	Variable valve timing l  Specification: 0 (= “Variable valve timing OFF”)
3	... °CA	Variable valve timing bank 1 (cylinder bank right-side) l  Specification: -3 ... 6  CA
4	... °CA	Variable valve timing bank 2 (cylinder bank left-side) l  Specification: -3 ... 6  CA

–  Perform test drive. –  Check specifications in display zones -1-, -3- and -4-.

Display zones		Explanatory notes
1	---	Variable valve timing l  Specification: 1 (= “Variable valve timing ON”)
3	... °CA	Variable valve timing bank 1 (cylinder bank right-side) l  Specification: 16 ... 25  CA 1)
4	... °CA	Variable valve timing bank 2 (cylinder bank left-side) l  Specification: 16 ... 25  CA 1)
l  1) If the readout only shows a value between 6.0° CA (crankshaft angle) and 16.0° CA during the test drive, this indicates that the camshaft control valve is working correctly and feeding the oil pressure to the camshaft adjustment mechanism, but the mechanism is not able to reach its end position (possibly because it is not moving freely).

–  Press the ← key to exit from the function “08 - Read measured value block”. –  Press “06 - End output”. –  Switch off ignition. If the specifications are not obtained: –  Check the camshaft control valves → Chapter.

Vehicles with electronic throttle: Display on -VAS 5051- –  From the list -1- select diagnostic function “08 - Read measured value block”.

Display on -VAS 5051- 1 -  Enter display group –  Use keypad -2- to enter “90” for “Display group number 090” and confirm by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051-   Note Engine running at idling speed. –  Check specifications in display zones -2-, -3- and -4-.

Display zones		Explanatory notes
2	---	Variable valve timing l  Specification: “CS-ctrl.OFF”
3	... °CA	Variable valve timing bank 1 (cylinder bank right-side) l  Specification: -3 ... 6  CA
4	... °CA	Variable valve timing bank 2 (cylinder bank left-side) l  Specification: -3 ... 6  CA

–  Perform test drive. –  Check specifications in display zones -2-, -3- and -4-.

Display zones		Explanatory notes
2	---	Variable valve timing l  Specification: “CS-ctrl.ON”
3	... °CA	Variable valve timing bank 1 (cylinder bank right-side) l  Specification: 16 ... 25  CA 1)
4	... °CA	Variable valve timing bank 2 (cylinder bank left-side) l  Specification: 16 ... 25  CA 1)
l  1) If the readout only shows a value between 6.0° CA (crankshaft angle) and 16.0° CA during the test drive, this indicates that the camshaft control valve is working correctly and feeding the oil pressure to the camshaft adjustment mechanism, but the mechanism is not able to reach its end position (possibly because it is not moving freely).

–  Press the ← key to exit from the function “08 - Read measured value block”. –  Press “06 - End output”. –  Switch off ignition. If the specifications are not obtained: –  Check the camshaft control valves → Chapter.