'06 A6 3.2 camshaft position sensor code

[Cody Forbes]

VVT = Variable valve timing. It is operated by hydraulic solenoids and oil pressure fed actuators.

I must apologize, that particular engine actually has a timing chain, not a belt. Given VAG's issues with the 4.2l v8 of similar vintage it's fair to say that there is a real possibility that a timing chain tensioner or guide rail has broken. Does it make any rattling noises at startup?

-Cody Forbes (mobile)

On Dec 3, 2012, at 8:35 PM, wadd-wadd at usa.net wrote:

> What's VVT? How do I fix it? Is there any harm in driving it this way?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> ------ Original Message ------
> Received: Mon, 03 Dec 2012 08:15:49 PM EST
> From: Cody Forbes <cody at 5000tq.com>
> To: "wadd-wadd at usa.net" <wadd-wadd at usa.net>Cc: "<quattro at audifans.com>"
> <quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: Re: '06 A6 3.2 camshaft position sensor code
> 
>> Cam timing is likely off. Either failing VVT system of timing belt is loose
> and/or jumped time.
>> 
>> -Cody Forbes (mobile)
>> 
>> On Dec 3, 2012, at 7:58 PM, wadd-wadd at usa.net wrote:
>> 
>>> My A6 throws the camshaft position sensor code within a few mins of
> starting
>>> the engine. I've replaced both sensors without resolution. 
>>> 
>>> The car has 136k miles and runs well.
>>> 
>>> Any other thoughts? 
>>> 
>>> Thanks!
>>> 
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