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Camshaft Position Sensor, Checking

NOTE:

Use only gold-plated terminals when servicing terminals in harness connector of Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor -G40-.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

Test requirements 

Test procedure 

-- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK 

Start diagnosis 

-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to the Repair information.

-- Disconnect the Camshaft Position Sensor electrical harness connector -2-.

Fig 1: Camshaft Position Sensor Electrical Harness Connector
GWWA15-10609Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Switch the ignition ON.

-- Using a multimeter, Check the Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor -G40- electrical harness connector terminals 1 to 3 for voltage.

Fig 2: Checking Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor G163 Electrical Harness Connector Terminals 1 To 3 For Voltage
GWWN28-0197Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Specified value: near 5.0 V

-- Switch the ignition OFF.

If the specified value was Not obtained:

Checking wiring 

-- Remove the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-. Refer to the Repair information.

-- Using a multimeter, Check the Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor -G40- electrical harness connector to the Engine Control Module (ECM) electrical harness connector T60 for an open circuit.

Fig 3: 3-Pin Electrical Harness Connector
GWWN24-1001Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor -G40- electrical harness connector terminals: Engine Control Module (ECM) electrical harness connector T60 terminals:
1 29
2 53
3 8

Specified value: 1.5 Ω Max.

If the specified value was Not obtained:

-- Check the wiring connection for an open circuit, high resistance, short circuit to Battery positive or Ground.

-- Check the wiring connection for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.

-- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

If no malfunction is found in the wiring and voltage supply was OK:

-- Replace the Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor -G40-. Refer to the Repair information.

If no malfunction is found in the wiring and voltage supply was Not OK:

-- Replace the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-. Refer to the Repair information.

-- Install the engine cover with air filter. Refer to the Repair information.

Final procedures 

After the repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the following sequence:

  1. Check the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 03 - READ DTC MEMORY .
  2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
  3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .