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, Golf
SportWagen

2015

All

All

All

(CVCA)
2.0L TDI
(CRUA)

Condition
01 16 03 February 17, 2016 2040171 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V011515 dated July 7, 2015 to update Golf
and Golf SportWagen vendor codes and Passat labor operation numbers.
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
Scenario 1:

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)

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)

Service Number:

1584
Parts Manufacturer

Damage
Code
0010

HST

Damage Location
(Depends on Service No.)

--

Use applicable when
indicated in Elsa (L/R)

Passat

WWO 2)

Valve Timing Incorrectly Adjusted
Labor Operation 3) : Check and adjust valve timing

1502 05 05 = 190

Causal Part: Select labor operation

1502 05 05
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
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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.

Scenario 2:

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)

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)

Service Number:

Damage

1584

Code
0010

Parts Manufacturer

HST

Damage Location
(Depends on Service No.)

--

Use applicable when
indicated in Elsa (L/R)

Passat

WWO 2)

Valve Timing Correct
Labor Operation 3) : Camshaft adjuster
remove+reinstall

1584 19 99 = 90 TU

Labor Operation 3) : Control Housing
remove+reinstall

1585 19 55 = 30 TU

Labor Operation 3) : Air Cleaner remove+reinstall

2325 19 05 = 40 TU

Labor Operation 3) : Engine oil and filter replaced

1730 55 99 = 70 TU

Causal Part: Camshaft Adjuster Control Valve

03L 906 455 C

Diagnostic Time 4)

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GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = 30 TU max.

YES

Road Test

01210004 = 10 TU

YES

Technical Diagnosis

01320000 = 140 TU max.

YES

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