A4 Quattro Wagon V6-3.0L (AVK) (2002)
Camshaft: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Upper Engine Ticking Noises
15 Ticking noise from upper engine area
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2016717/4
January 25, 2011.
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 15 number 08 - 15 dated November 21, 2008 for the reasons listed below.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
CONDITION
The customer may report an excessive ticking noise from the engine.
TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
Ticking noise comes from one of the cylinder heads. If during diagnosis the noise appears to be more audible in the upper engine or cylinder head area,
one or more camshaft lobes or camshaft followers may be suspect (excessive wear).