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P000A

P000A

Diagnostic information - DME (DFI)

Intake camshaft adjustment


NOTE: A fault entry is made if the actual value deviation from the setpoint value is more than 10° camshaft angle.

Diagnostic conditions

- Perform a short test or, if a short test is not possible:
- Vehicle voltage more than 10 V
- Engine oil temperature -10 °C ... 120 °C (14 °F ... 248 °F)
- Engine speed more than 1,200 rpm 6,000 rpm
- No detection of fault P0010, P0020, P2088, P2089, P2092, P2093

Possible fault causes
- Dynamic driving style when oil level is near minimum (oil foaming)
- Solenoid hydraulic valve faulty
--> (e.g. mechanical fault or dirt in the oil circuit)
- Oil pressure too low
--> (e.g. due to oil dilution, oil thickening, wrong oil quality, fault in oil pressure control or oil pump)
- Intake camshaft adjuster faulty
- Camshaft stuck (incorrect or faulty installation)