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Valves for camshaft adjustment, checking: Notes
2001 Audi A6 Avant QuattroSECTION Notes
NOTE:
Installation location, see COMPONENT LOCATIONS
- Connect VAG1551/1552 Scan Tool (ST) and press buttons -0- and -1- to insert "Engine Electronics" address word 01 (with engine running at idle). See VAG1551/VAG1552 SCAN TOOL (ST), CONNECTING AND SELECTING "ENGINE ELECTRONICS" ADDRESS WORD 01 .
Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0- and -3- to select "Output Diagnostic Test Mode" function 03.
Indicated on display
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display
- Check using output DTM and activate camshaft adjustment. See OUTPUT DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE (SCAN TOOL FUNCTION 03)
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Valves 1 and 2 for camshaft adjustment, -N205- and -N208-, must click audibly.
If the valves do not click:
- Check as described in test procedures that follow.
RENDER: 1.0x
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- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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