Passat Sedan V6-3.6L (BLV) (2008)
Camshaft Position Sensor: Testing and Inspection
Diagnostic Procedures
Camshaft Position Sensor 1 G40 or Sensor 2 G163 Checking
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Multimeter.
‹› Wiring diagram.
Test requirements
‹› The Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623) fuses OK.
‹› Battery voltage at least 12.5 volts.
‹› All electrical consumers such as, lights and rear window defroster, switched off.
‹› Vehicles with automatic transmission, shift selector lever into position " P" or "N".
‹› A/C switched off.
‹› Ground connections between engine/transmission/chassis OK.
‹› Ignition switched off.
Test procedure
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Observe safety precautions. Refer to => [ Safety Precautions ] See: Computers and Control Systems/Service Precautions/Safety Precautions
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Observe Clean Working Conditions. Refer to => [ Clean Working Conditions ] See: Computers and Control Systems/Service Precautions/Clean
Working Conditions
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Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to => [ Preliminary Check ] See: Computers and Control Systems/Testing
and Inspection/Scan Tool Testing and Procedures/Preliminary Check.
Start diagnosis
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Disconnect the Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor electrical harness connector - 10 -.