Check phase position of CMP sensor

2009 Audi A6 BaseSECTION Check phase position of CMP sensor
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Fig 1: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display
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Display on VAS5051:

  • Under -1- select diagnostic function "08 - Read measured value block".
Fig 2: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display
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Display on VAS5051:

1 - Enter display group

  • Enter "093" for "display group number 093" in zone -2- and confirm entry by pressing -Q- button.
Fig 3: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display
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Display on VAS5051:

  • Check indication in display fields -1- to -4-.
  Display zones 
  1 2 3 4
Display group 093: Phase locations of CMP sensors (bank 1 and bank 2), engine idling 
Display  ° CA  ° CA  ° CA  ° CA 
Display  Phase location, intake bank 1  Phase location, intake bank 2  Phase location, exhaust bank 1  Phase location, exhaust bank 2 
Specif. value  -20...32°CA  -20...32°CA  -20...32°CA  -20...32°CA 
Note:  If the specified values are exceeded significantly in the two CMP sensors of one cylinder bank, the connectors for the CMP sensors of that cylinder bank are interchanged. 
If the specified values for one CMP sensor are exceeded, check CMP sensor and camshaft adjustment.  . Refer to 15 ENGINE - CYLINDER HEAD, VALVETRAIN
  • Exit function "08 - Read measured value block" by pressing ← button.
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