A6 V6-3.0L (AVK) (2004)
Camshaft Oil Seal: Customer Interest
Engine - Oil Leak/Camshaft DTC's Stored In Memory
15 08 09
2005587/6
November 7, 2008. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 15 number 08-08 dated 2005587/5 for reasons listed below.
Vehicle Information
15 Oil leak and/or camshaft DTCs stored - 3.0L
Condition
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Oil leak at cylinder head around the camshaft adjuster(s).
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Oil leak around toothed belt drive coming from camshaft adjuster(s).
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One or more of the following DTCs may be present:
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DTC P1519 (17927 Intake Camshaft Control, Bank 1 - Malfunction).
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DTC P1522 (17930 Intake Camshaft Control, Bank 2 - Malfunction).
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DTC P0015 (16399 B Camshaft Position, Bank 1 - Timing over-retarded).
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DTC P0025 (16409 B Camshaft Position, Bank 1 - Timing over-retarded).
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and/or:
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DTC P1996 (18404 Friction too high, code E1; Intake - Bank 1).
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DTC P1997 (18405 Friction too high, code A1; Exhaust - Bank 1).
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DTC P1998 (18406 Friction too high, code E2; Intake - Bank 2).
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DTC P1999 (18407 Friction too high, code A2; Exhaust - Bank 2).
Technical Background
Gaskets and/or sealing rings of camshaft adjusters and/or timing case might be leaking.
The internal bolts of camshaft adjuster(s) might have a reduced torque.
An oil leak also might cause one or more of the mentioned DTCs due to a reduced operating oil pressure in the camshaft adjusters.
Production Solution