Camshaft RVU (required vehicle update)

[B8_RDC]

Popping this up for folks that might not have seen this.

Surprisingly my dealership did not perform this during my last oil change a few months ago. Just recently I got blinking EPC light and horrible bog on acceleration. Turns out my camshaft is riding dirty, ie metal on metal, and needs to be replaced. I've asked them to change the oil too.

[A4_Joe]

The campaign 15d6 is be must done on vehicle that was made 2009s. I haven't seen any campaign for vehicle 2010+. The campaign is open due to camshaft adjust screen coming loose and the bearing comes out and drops into the chain that might cause more damage. Also while doing adjuster unit if camshaft is damaged have to open up TAC ticket to get approved on the camshaft. Just for the information if the vehicle is out of warranty you guys should get this done, in long run might damage the camshaft which cost more than 300.

[eirebob]

Just had this done also. The service rep said that they found oil leaking from my drain plug and found that the drain plug treads where warped so they gave me a whole new oil pan and plug. I'm starting to think the dropped the bearing and it fell into the oil pan (i hope it fell straight through) and had to change it out. Do you guys notice the car idles rougher after the camshaft RVU?

Just had this done when I brought mine in for the 25k.

And no, I haven't noticed any discernable changes in idle, or any other performance characteristics.

[wrp]

I just called the local dealer, Hunt Valley Audi in Maryland north of Baltimore, and the Service Adviser says he never heard of any camshaft RVU on any A4, but he ran my VIN and he said nothing came up. (This is a 2010 2.00, built August 2009)

[Kschroers1]

I just called the local dealer, Hunt Valley Audi in Maryland north of Baltimore, and the Service Adviser says he never heard of any camshaft RVU on any A4, but he ran my VIN and he said nothing came up. (This is a 2010 2.00, built August 2009)

Its for MY09 model year... no 2010's have posted as of right now.

[bluetori]

Does this require an oil change if just checked? Obviously if it needed replaced they would change the oil. I ask only because I have to take mine in tomorrow.

[Militant-Grunt]

The campaign 15d6 is be must done on vehicle that was made 2009s. I haven't seen any campaign for vehicle 2010+. The campaign is open due to camshaft adjust screen coming loose and the bearing comes out and drops into the chain that might cause more damage. Also while doing adjuster unit if camshaft is damaged have to open up TAC ticket to get approved on the camshaft. Just for the information if the vehicle is out of warranty you guys should get this done, in long run might damage the camshaft which cost more than 300.

Yes it's the screen that fails, but the issue it causes is oil starvation in the head, hence why at times if it's bad enough you will get a new cyl head...

[marcoa409]

I'm looking at the TSB
A4 2009 9a04334-9a243268
A4 2010 aa003650-aa027812
an000217-an024840
A5 2010 aa000475-aa030526
A5 cabrio an004797-an007225
Mine's been in the shop 2 weeks, repair bill approaching $3,000 out of warranty. The TSB is dated 7-5-2011 with revision August 3. This means that they've known about the problem for months and haven't notified owners that there's a bomb ticking in their engine. My just happended at 63,000 miles


Talked to a mechanic buddy, they have a new design in the 2.0TFSI. Requires special tools only available from AoA to pull the valve cover, so no one outside of a dealer can crack it at this point to repair. Sounds like a revenue enhancing move for the dealers. I've been a 15 year A4 driver, 3 cars since 1997 and have helped sell several via referrals. This will sorely test whether I can continue on with a company that treats customers this way.

Get this page 8 of 10 in Bold lettering. "If the vehicle is outside of the specified warrant period, the customer has the option to pay for the repair."

If they had notified me that there was a grenade with the pin pulled in my engine waiting to go off, I would have beat feet to the dealer to get it done for $400. Would have been happy to do it and would have thought they are really on top of the customer service you should expect from a premium company and dealer.

The directions for the camshaft repair are located in TSB 2023107. If anyone has a copy of that, i'd appreciate a lead on locating it.

I could be treated like this at a Chrysler dealer with a lower shop rate....

I asked for the CSA to save the parts. Let's see if I get them back.

[coolwater]

Look what a vag scan returned this evening.
No check engine light, not sure if it's related though:
Address 01: Engine (DL0MA-CAEB) Labels: 06H-907-115-CAB.clb
Part No SW: 8K2 907 115 AA HW: 8K2 907 115 D
Component: 2.0l R4/4V TF H14 0005
Revision: E1H14-**
Coding: 0104010A190F0160
Shop #: WSC 26657 896 16801
ASAM Dataset: EV_ECM20TFS8K2907115AA A01006
ROD: EV_ECM20TFS8K2907115AA.rod

4 Faults Found:
7229 - Cam Adjustment Actuator B; Cylinder 1: Implausible Signal
P11A4 00 [096] - Check DTC Memory
7231 - Cam Adjustment Actuator B; Cylinder 3: Implausible Signal
P11AC 00 [096] - Cannot Be Tested at this Time
7232 - Cam Adjustment Actuator B; Cylinder 4: Implausible Signal
P11B0 00 [096] - -
7230 - Cam Adjustment Actuator B; Cylinder 2: Implausible Signal
P11A8 00 [096] - Defective
Readiness: 0000 0000

-cW

[fromvwtoaudi]

I too have a MY 2009 only had it about 2 months 38K mikes on the clock...noticed the steering vibration while turning immediately and dealer knew right away to change the power steering pump however it feels the same haha..

But will call the dealer Monday to get this issue replaced..

Thanks everyone for the info

[equ]

Thanks for posting the VIN range.

(While my car is not in range, this does bother me. Hoping to keep mine a while)

[fromvwtoaudi]

So just got back from my dealer and they showed me right there on the computer mine was performed during the certified pre-owned inspection a few days before I bought the car!

One less thing to worry about ... Now if I could just get my steering wheel to stop vibrating while turning lol

[k9lovr]

Just dropped off my car for a coolant leak and was told that they are gonna perform the camshaft tab as well....car has 38k on it

[sdy101]

k9lovr, where was your coolant leak at? I smell coolant after driving my car (38k miles), but I can't find the leak. I also am eligible for the camshaft adjuster rvu, but I wanted to have some idea on the coolant problem before i took it in for service.

[k9lovr]

When I pulled the skid plate to do an oil change there was coolant on the cross member behind the drain plug. I started to look around and saw that coolant was leaking onto a spot just below the throttle body. I will take a few pics and post them up to give a better idea of where it was. Does the over flow reservoir look low? Mine was below the min line. I had already had it looked at before when it was low but they just topped it off and said they could not find a leak. I think it has been leaking for a while and just burning off before it dripped down.

[sdy101]

Actually my overflow reservoir shows coolant near max level, so I'm not sure what's going on. Sounds like we have different issues. I don't see any leaks, haven't taken the belly pan off yet, but will have it checked out soon. Thanks!

[oatzel]

"My" (actually the ex-wife's) 09 just had this performed. They found scored cylinder heads and camshaft. Both were replaced. 23K miles.

[Blake P]

"My" (actually the ex-wife's) 09 just had this performed. They found scored cylinder heads and camshaft. Both were replaced. 23K miles.

Was the car demonstrating any particular symptoms prior to the RVU?

[oatzel]

Was the car demonstrating any particular symptoms prior to the RVU?

Oil Consumption and she had mentioned a ticking sound/vibration coming from the engine.

[B8Norway]

Is this world wide or only for US cars. I have a MY2009 1.8TFSI and vin is within the range. I bought it 2 months ago. Guess I have to check with the local dealer if this have been done if it applies to EU/Norway cars too.

I have now checked with my local dealer and this was already done by the previous owner. puh, now I can relax.......for now :-)

[EuroEclipse]

Brought my vehicle in over the weekend for maintenance. They checked to see if the RVU was required on mine and they said it wasn't. However, they did do the B&O and TPMS updates.

[Eddie-B8]

they told me i have an rvu on my a4 last time i was at the dealer about a week ago... going back there on thursday to pick up gear oil and ill ask them again... has anyone done this without warranty around the tri-state area? if so how long did it take? how much did it cost? and which dealer did u go to? dont really like the guys in brooklyn....

[Eddie-B8]

Just got of the phone with audi service in brooklyn, ny on the phone he quoted me at around $320 +|- a few $... ill prob get it done this week and keep everyone else who hasn't done this posted... if anyone know a better place to get it done please let me know asap. thanks

[Comp4k]

Took my 09 in for the RVU, no problems found.

[Eddie-B8]

About to head over to the dealer to get this done, keeping my fingers crossed that there is no other damage as I'm paying out of pocket will post back later after its done

[Eddie-B8]

Ok so just got everything change the tech said if I waited another month there would be a very big prob... Spent almost $400 on labor and few parts but in myimd well worth it to preven much bigger wholes in my pockets... Anyone who doesn't know if this needs to be changed just stop by your local dealer and find out, especially if you are out of warranty like me. Good luck