A couple of weeks back I had an error come up. Bank A cam adjuster solenoid short to ground etc…
Car was driving fine so had a look into things.
Believe it basically means the solenoid of the near side cam adjuster is stuck or has electrical issue. I think I chalked the signal at the plug and it’s all ok but the solenoid pins are showing too much resistance.
I’ve also been collecting parts to do my cambelt for a while and had scheduled to do it in a few weeks but now I obviously need to source something to fix the adjuster.
Genuine Audi ones are now nearer £8/900 EACH! Cheap Chinese ones are still around the £150/200 mark. Even the VAICO ones and FAI are £500!
I shopped around and found a LHS adjuster for £365 after discount so bought one.
As a temporary stop gap I unplugged the connector and connected to the new part and voila the error didn’t come back. As a quick win I thought I’d then swap over the solenoid onto the Audi adjuster in situ.
And there’s a problem. During assembly the solenoid has been bolted on and pinched the (oil) seal.
Bugger. I’ve emailed the UK supplier and they have been in touch with VAICO themselves. No word yet but doesn’t fill me with confidence in the parts.
- Green o ring is squashed
