Technical Bulletin
Model(s)

Year

Eng. Code

Trans. Code

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

Passat, Jetta,
Beetle, Beetle
Convertible

2015

2.0L TDI

All

All

All

Golf

2015

All

All

All

(CVCA)
2.0L TDI
(CRUA)

Condition
01 15 06 March 26, 2015 2040171
MIL ON Camshaft Position Faults P0011 and or P0016 Stored in Fault Memory

DTC

Description

P0011

"A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or
System Performance Bank 1

P0016

Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation
Bank 1 Sensor A

Technical Background
The camshaft adjuster control valve may stick causing camshaft position faults.

Production Solution
Measures implemented into production.

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Service
Tip:
To avoid engine damage when working on the valvetrain, both camshafts must be locked in place according to the
repair manual, see repair group 15 in Elsa.
Scenario 1: Valve timing incorrect
• If one or more of the above faults are stored in the engine control unit, check the valve timing according to the
repair manual, see repair group 15 in Elsa.
• If the valve timing is incorrect, adjust it according to the repair manual.

Scenario 2: Valve timing correct
• If the valve timing is correct, replace the control valve in the camshaft positioner (N205), Part Number: 03L 906
455, according to the repair manual, see repair group 15 in Elsa.

Tip:
When changing the control valve, the engine should be held at TDC.
• Change the engine oil and filter.

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Warranty
To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and
1)
Procedures Manual
Model(s)

Year(s)

Eng. Code(s)

Passat

2015

2.0L TDI

Trans. Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

All

All

All

(CVCA)
SAGA Coding
Claim Type:

Use applicable Claim Type

1)

Damage
Service Number:

HST

Damage Location
(Depends on Service No.)

--

Use applicable when
indicated in Elsa (L/R)

Code
1584

0010

Parts Manufacturer

Passat

WWO

2)

Valve Timing Incorrectly Adjusted
3)

Labor Operation : Check and adjust valve timing

1502 05 05 = 190
OR

Valve Timing Correct
3)

1584 19 56 = 90 TU

3)

1585 19 55 = 20 TU

3)

2325 19 05 = 40 TU

Labor Operation : Engine oil and filter replaced

3)

1730 55 99 = 70 TU

Causal Part:

03L 906 455

Labor Operation : Camshaft adjuster
remove+reinstall
Labor Operation : Control Housing
remove+reinstall
Labor Operation :Air Cleaner remove+reinstall

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Diagnostic Time

4)

GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = 30 TU max.

YES

Road Test

01210004 = 10 TU

YES

Technical Diagnosis

01320000 = 00 TU max.

NO

Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2040171” in comment section of Warranty Claim.
1)

Vehicle may be outside any Warranty in which case this Technical Bulletin is informational only

2)

Code per warranty vendor code policy.

3)

Labor Time Units (TUs) are subject to change with ELSA updates.

4)

Documentation required per Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual.

To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and
1)
Procedures Manual
Model(s)

Year(s)

Eng. Code(s)

Beetle
Convertible

2015

2.0L TDI

Trans. Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

All

All

All

(CVCA)
SAGA Coding

Claim Type:

Use applicable Claim Type

1)

Damage
Service Number:

HST

Damage Location
(Depends on Service No.)

--

Use applicable when
indicated in Elsa (L/R)

Code
1584

0010

Parts Manufacturer:

Beetle Convertible

3ME

2)

Valve Timing Incorrectly Adjusted
3)

Labor Operation : Check and adjust valve timing

1502 05 05 = 190 TU
OR

Valve Timing Correct
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3)

1584 19 56 = 80 TU

3)

1587 19 05 = 70 TU

3)

1082 19 00 = 50 TU

Labor Operation : Engine oil and filter replaced

3)

1730 55 99 = 50 TU

Causal Part:

03L 906 455

Labor Operation : Camshaft adjuster
remove+reinstall
Labor Operation : Toothed belt cover
remove+reinstall
Labor Operation : Noise dampening pan
remove+reinstal

Diagnostic Time

4)

GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = 30 TU max.

YES

Road Test

01210004 = 10 TU

YES

Technical Diagnosis

01320000 = 00 TU max.

NO

Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2040171” in comment section of Warranty Claim.
1)

Vehicle may be outside any Warranty in which case this Technical Bulletin is informational only

2)

Code per warranty vendor code policy.

3)

Labor Time Units (TUs) are subject to change with ELSA updates.

4)

Documentation required per Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual.

To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and
1)
Procedures Manual
Model(s)

Year(s)

Eng. Code(s)

Jetta, Beetle

2015

2.0L TDI

Trans. Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

All

All

All

All

All

All

(CVCA)
Golf

2015

2.0L TDI
(CRUA)
SAGA Coding

Claim Type:

Use applicable Claim Type

1)

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Damage
Service Number:

HST

Damage Location
(Depends on Service No.)

--

Use applicable when
indicated in Elsa (L/R)

Code
1584

0010

Parts Manufacturer

Golf

WWO

Jetta, Beetle

3ME

2)

2)

Valve Timing Incorrectly Adjusted
3)

Labor Operation : Check and adjust valve timing

1502 05 05 = 190 TU
OR

Valve Timing Correct
3)

1584 19 56 = 80 TU

3)

1587 19 05 = 70 TU

Labor Operation : Engine oil and filter replaced

3)

1730 55 99 = 50 TU

Causal Part:

03L 906 455

Labor Operation : Camshaft adjuster
remove+reinstall
Labor Operation : Toothed belt cover
remove+reinstall

Diagnostic Time

4)

GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = 30 TU max.

YES

Road Test

01210004 = 10 TU

YES

Technical Diagnosis

01320000 = 00 TU max.

NO

Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2040171” in comment section of Warranty Claim.
1)

Vehicle may be outside any Warranty in which case this Technical Bulletin is informational only

2)

Code per warranty vendor code policy.

3)

Labor Time Units (TUs) are subject to change with ELSA updates.

4)

Documentation required per Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual.

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Required Parts and Tools
Part No:

Part Description

Quantity

03L906455

Camshaft Adjuster Control Valve

1

Tool Description

Tool No:

Midtronics Battery Tester/Charger

InCharge 940 (INC-940)
or
GRX3000VAS

VAS Diagnostic Tool

VAS 6150/X & VAS 6160/X with
ODIS Service with: current online updates

Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal.
Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.

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