'06 A6 3.2 camshaft position sensor code

[wadd-wadd at usa.net]

Does the camshaft wear out as a result of chain and tensioner wear and tear?

The dealer says Bank 2 cam is worn, needs replacement and is the reason for
the CPS code. 

Thoughts?

Thank you.  

------ Original Message ------
Received: Wed, 05 Dec 2012 03:18:49 PM EST
From: John Larson <john at westcoastgarage.net>
To: wadd-wadd at usa.netCc: Tony Hoffman <auditony at gmail.com>,
quattro at audifans.com
Subject: Re: Re: Re: '06 A6 3.2 camshaft position sensor code

> On 12/4/2012 1:49 PM, wadd-wadd at usa.net wrote:
> > Are these chains and tensioner known to give out like that? Arent they
> > designed for the life of the car?
> >
> > I guess I will just keep driving it, gently. I need to get it through
> > inspection though. Is there a way to delay CPS from throwing a code?
> >
> > Thank you for all the advice.
> >
> > ------ Original Message ------
> > Received: Tue, 04 Dec 2012 09:01:29 AM EST
> > From: Tony Hoffman <auditony at gmail.com>
> > To: wadd-wadd at usa.netCc: Paul Caouette <paxnobis at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: Re: '06 A6 3.2 camshaft position sensor code
> >
> >> It's fine until the chain goes, then it's game over. Cody covered it,
you
> >> are looking at a bill of at least $6k if the tensioner goes completely
and
> >> bends valves. Probably more :(
> >>
> >> Tony
> >>
> >> On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 6:54 AM, <wadd-wadd at usa.net> wrote:
> >>
> >>> The car drives fine. Do I damage anything if I keep driving it?
> >>>
> >>> Thank you to all.
> >>>
> >
> >
> No, and I wouldn't, and NO.  They're intended to last as long as they 
> last.  One car may go 300K, another 50K, although the latter is 
> unlikely.  If you keep driving it, the likelihood of terminal damage 
> increases with every mile.  There is NO way to prevent the cam sensor 
> code from appearing.  Well, possibly a tuner could do it, I don't know, 
> but the sensor setting a code is like your tooth aching.  It's reporting 
> a problem that isn't going away until it's properly treated.
> 
> John