AUDI A8 2000 D2 / 1.G AHA Engine Camshaft Adjustment System Checking Workshop Manual
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Camshaft adjustment system, 
checking 
     
Required special tools and test equipment  
     
VAG1551 Scan Tool (ST) with VAG1551/3 
adapter cable 
     Multimeter US1119 (Fluke 83 or equivalent) 
     VW1594 connector test kit 
     
Function  
      The camshaft adjustment is dependent on 
engine speed and load. The electrical solenoid 
valves for camshaft adjustment (-N205- and -
N208-) are switched to apply oil pressure to the 
mechanical camshaft adjusters, which adjusts 
the camshaft timing.  
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Camshaft adjustment function, checking
 
     
-  Connect VAG1551/1552 Scan Tool (ST) and 
press buttons -0- and -1- to insert "Engine 
Electronics" address word 01 (engine running at 
idle)  page 01
-8 . 
Rapid data transfer 
HELP
Select function XX
    
Indicated on display  
-  Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read Measuring Value Block" 
function 08, and press -Q- button to confirm input. 
Read Measurin
g Value Block 
HELP
Input displa
y group number XXX
    
Indicated on display  
-  Press buttons -0-, -9- and -0- to input display group number 90 (090), 
and press -Q- button to confirm input. 
Read Measuring Value Block 90 1 2 3 4 
    
Indicated on display (1-4   display groups)  
Notes:  
Display field 2 indicates whether the engine control module has activated 
the camshaft adjustment. 
Display fields 3 and 4 show whether the camshaft adjustment did actually 
occur (via input from sensors): 
"CS-ctrlOFF:" camshaft adjustment is not active."CS-ctrlON:" camshaft adjustment is active (this can only be attained 
during a test drive) 
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Normal Position: -3.0  to 6.0  KW.Shifted position: 16.0 KW to 25.0  KW.
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Note:  
     If, during the test drive, display field 3 and/or 4 
displays a value between 6.0  KW and 16.0  
KW, the electrical valves for camshaft adjustment 
have switched the oil pressure to the respective 
mechanical camshaft adjuster, but it cannot 
attain the correct end position (e.g. due to 
sluggishness).      
WARNING! 
     
A second technician is required to operate 
the VAG1551 scan tool during the road test. 
Safety precautions   page 24
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-  Accelerate from rest in 1st gear (manual) or with 
selector lever in "2" position (automatic). 
     
-  Check specified values for camshaft adjustment 
(display fields 2-4) 
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Display fields  
  
1   2   3   4  
Display group 90: Camshaft adjustment  
Display   xxx RPM   CS-ctrlOFF  
CS-ctrlON  x,x KW  
x,x KW  
Indicates   Engine speed  
(in 40 RPM 
steps)  Camshaft adjustment 
off/on  Response of camshaft 
adjustment Bank 1  Response of camshaft 
adjustment Bank 2  
Work range   1000 - 5000 
RPM  ---  
-3.0 to 25.0  KW  
-3.0 to 25.0  KW  
Specified 
Value  620 - 740 
RPM  
(all-wheel 
drive)  
or  
740 - 860 
RPM  
(front-wheel 
drive)  CS-ctrlOFF  
-3.0 to 6.0  KW  
(normal position)  
-3.0 to 6.0  KW  
(normal position)  
  
....RPM (test 
drive)  CS-ctrlON  
16.0 to 25.0  KW  
(shifted position)  
16.0 to 25.0  KW  
(shifted position)  
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---   If the specified values are not attained, check solenoid valves for camshaft adjustment   
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      If specified values are attained:  
     
- 
Press  button.     
-  Press buttons -0- and -6- to select "End Output" 
function 06, and press -Q- button to confirm 
input. 
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Valves for camshaft adjustment, 
checking
 
     
Note:  
     Installation location   page 24
-1  
     
-  Connect VAG1551/1552 Scan Tool (ST) and 
press buttons -0- and -1- to insert "Engine 
Electronics" address word 01 (with engine 
running at idle)   page 01
-8 . 
Rapid data transfer 
HELP
Select function XX
    
Indicated on display  
-  Press buttons -0- and -3- to select "Output Diagnostic Test Mode" 
function 03. 
Rapid data transfer 
Q
03 - Output Diagnostic Test Mode
    
Indicated on display  
-  Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Output Diagnostic Test Mode Camshaft adjustment 1
    
Indicated on display  
If the valves do not click:  -  Check using output DTM and activate camshaft adjustment   page 
01
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   Valves 1 and 2 for camshaft adjustment, -N205- and -N208-, must click 
audibly. 
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-  Check as described in test procedures that follow.
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Checking solenoid valves for camshaft 
adjustment electrically  
     
-  Disconnect harness connector from valve.
    
If resistance is not as specified:  -  Using multimeter with auxiliary wires from VAG1594, measure 
resistance across terminals on valve. 
   Specified value: 10-18 ohms
-  Replace solenoid valve. 
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Checking voltage supply of valves for 
camshaft adjustment  
     
-  Disconnect harness connector from valve.
    
If LED does not light up, conduct the following tests:  
 Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations 
binder    -  Connect LED tester VAG1527 between engine ground and terminal 1 
of connector (B+). 
-  Crank starter for several seconds (engine can start).
   LED in voltage tester must light up.
-  Check fuse for valves for camshaft adjustment.
-  Check wiring from terminal 1 on 2-pin connector to fuse for continuity 
per wiring diagram. -  Check fuel pump relay and signal to relay   page 24
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