Technical Bulletin
Model(s)

Year

Eng. Code

Trans. Code

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

CC

2009-2017

CCTA/CBFA

All

All

All

Tiguan

2008-2017

CCTA

All

All

All

Passat/Passat
Wagon

2008-2010

CCTA/CBFA

All

All

All

Beetle/Beetle
Convertible

2012-2013

CCTA/CBFA

All

All

All

Jetta
Sportwagen

2008-2009

CCTA/CBFA

All

All

All

Jetta

2008-2013

CCTA/CBFA

All

All

All

GTI

2008-2014

CCTA/CBFA

All

All

All

EOS

2008-2016

CCTA/CBFA

All

All

All

Condition
15 17 02 July 7, 2017 2045454 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 15-16-02 (V151602) dated October 18, 2016 to
update Tiguan labor operation number.
MIL ON, Fault Code P0016 Camshaft Position Sensor Stored in ECM Fault Memory
MIL ON and possible rattle noise from the engine area during engine start up.

DTC

Description

P0016

Bank 1, camshaft position -G40/crankshaft position
sensor -G28, wrong assignment

Technical Background
The strainer screen in the camshaft bearing bracket can tear and cause camshaft adjuster issues.
Note:
If engine noises or no start condition occur, refer to Technical Bulletin 2028302 for further diagnostic assistance.

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Production Solution
Not applicable.

Service
Procedure:
 Check fault codes using Guided Fault Finding.
 Remove the camshaft bearing bracket (Figure 1. in yellow) see Repair Group 15 in Elsa.
 Check the non-return valve in the bearing bracket.
 Check the bearing points and the camshafts on the bearing bracket.
 If scoring can be felt on the camshaft bearing in the bearing bracket or on the camshafts, replace the
camshaft bearing bracket and the camshaft according to the repair manual/parts catalog.
 Check the non-return valve in the cylinder head (Figure 1. red circle).

Figure 1. Camshaft bearing bracket

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 Check the non-return valve in the camshaft bearing bracket (Figure 2. red arrow).

Figure 2. Torn strainer
In case of damage as shown in figure 2, proceed as follows:
 Remove the strainer of the non-return valve in the camshaft bearing bracket (Figure 3.).
 Perform a visual check of the non-return valve in the camshaft bearing bracket.

Figure 3. Remove the strainer.

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Note:
Two different non-return valves can be installed in the camshaft bearing bracket. Either a non-return
valve of metal or of plastic. There is a different procedure for both materials (metal/plastic).
Metal non-return valve (Figure 4.):
 The camshaft bearing bracket can be reused after removing the strainer.

Figure 4. Camshaft bearing bracket with metal non-return valve (without strainer)
Note:
The remnants of the strainer for the non-return valve must be removed from the oil duct. Remnants can
clog up the oil duct in the camshaft bearing bracket or drift into the camshaft bearing. This can damage
other components. Check the oil sump for debris and thoroughly clean if necessary.

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Plastic non-return valve (Figure 5.):
 Replace the camshaft bearing bracket according to the repair manual/parts catalog.

Figure 5. Plastic non-return valve
Note:
The remnants of the strainer for the non-return valve must be removed from the oil duct. Remnants can
clog up the oil duct in the camshaft bearing bracket or drift into the camshaft bearing. This can damage
other components. Check the camshaft adjuster for debris and thoroughly clean if necessary.
Check the camshaft adjuster control valve for debris and if necessary clean it thoroughly.

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Note:
Check and if necessary replace the non-return valve in the cylinder head (Figure 6. red circle).
 The non-return valve in the cylinder head can only be checked if the bearing bracket for camshafts has been
removed.

Figure 6. Test point of oil duct (red circle) to non-return valve in cylinder head

Figure 7. Press pressure line with adapter of VAS 6213 firmly into oil duct hole

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 Apply 0.5 bar on the non-return valve. The pressure must not drop within 1 minute:
 If the applied pressure remains stable for 1 minute, no further work on the non-return valve is necessary in
the cylinder head.
 If the applied pressure Does Not remain stable for 1 minute, the non-return valve in the cylinder head has
to be replaced.
Note:
If check valve requires replacement the cylinder head must be removed. The brass colored check valve is located
in the left front underside of cylinder head. To remove check valve a small hook or screw driver may be used to
pull check valve from cylinder head. The valve is only held in position by an o-ring, which is part of the valve
assembly.
 Reassemble in the reverse order according to the repair manual, see Repair Group 15 in Elsa.

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

Year(s)

Eng. Code(s)

Trans. Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

CC

2009-2017

CCTA/CBFA

All

All

All

Tiguan

2008-2017

CCTA

All

All

All

Passat/Passat
Wagon

2008-2010

CCTA/CBFA

All

All

All

Beetle/Beetle
Convertible

2012-2013

CCTA/CBFA

All

All

All

Jetta
Sportwagen

2008-2009

CCTA/CBFA

All

All

All

Jetta

2008-2013

CCTA/CBFA

All

All

All

GTI

2008-2014

CCTA/CBFA

All

All

All

EOS

2008-2016

CCTA/CBFA

All

All

All

SAGA Coding
Claim Type:

Use applicable Claim Type 1)

Service Number:

1584
Parts Manufacturer

Damage
Code
0010

HST

Damage Location
(Depends on Service
No.)

--

Use applicable when
indicated in Elsa (L/R)

CC, Tiguan, EOS, GTI, Passat,
Passat Wagon

WWO 2)

Jetta, Jetta Sportwagen, Beetle,
Beetle Convertible

3ME 2)

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Labor Operation 3) : Remove and Install Chain
Housing Cover

15331940 = 90 TU (Tiguan Only)

Labor Operation 3) : Remove and Install Oil Pan

17501940 = 110 TU (Tiguan Only)

15331918 = 90 TU (All Others)

17501918 = 110 TU (All Others)
Labor Operation 3) : Remove and Install Camshaft(s)
(if necessary)

15051990 = 290 TU (Tiguan Only)

Labor Operation 3) : Remove and Install Cylinder
Head (if necessary)

157019XX = See Elsa as required

Labor Operation 3) : Charge Battery

27068950 = 10 TU

15051968 = 290 TU (All Others)

Diagnostic Time 4)
GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = Actual GFF print out

Road Test

01210002 = 00 TU
01210004 = 10 TU

Technical Diagnosis

01320000 = 50 TU max.(Includes
removing strainer, cleaning oil
port and checking non-return
valve)

YES
YES
YES

Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2045454” 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

06H 103 144J

Bracket

1 (If necessary)

06H 103 175B

Check Valve

1 (If necessary)

N 910 967 01

Bolt

1

06H 109 021K

Camshaft (Intake)

1 (If necessary)

Camshaft (exhaust)

1 (If necessary)

06H 109 022BB

Tool Description

Tool No:
InCharge 940 (INC-940)

Midtronics Battery Tester/Charger

or
GRX3000VAS
VAS 6150/X & VAS 6160/X and

VAS Diagnostic Tool

ODIS Service with: current online updates

VAS 6213

Hand Vacuum Pump

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.

Document Control Revision Table
Instance Number

Published Date

Version Number

Reason For Update

2045454/2

7/7/17

V151702

Update to Tiguan labor
operation number.

2045454/1

10/18/16

V151602

Original publication.

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