Can this be a sticky? Complaint for 2.0T FSI Cam Follower

[jalas]

From all the posts that I have read this appears to be the #1 problem with the car that Audi/VW have failed to address on numerous 2.0T FSI motors. Having one Cam vs another will not solve the problem.

If enough people complain about this with the NHTSA maybe just maybe we can get a little bit of relief with possible extended warranties on this part of the design.

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm

[psiaddict85]

my dealer told me in time Audi will extend the cam wear warranty just like they did with the sludge on the 1.8Ts

[Island audi]

dumb question guys. How should i know if the cam follower is wearing out?

[jalas]

dumb question guys. How should i know if the cam follower is wearing out?

The only way to know is to look. The TSB states engine codes will need to be present but that is way too late. If the black "diamond coating" is gone chances are very high that the metal is thin and should be replaced. Just because there is no hole does not mean that the cam follower has not had significant wear.

Use this link. The guy took detailed pics.
http://picasaweb.google.com/BJ.McGee/AudiA4FSICamFollowerInstall#

After 5K miles:
http://picasaweb.google.com/BJ.McGee/CamFollowerInspection#

After 10k miles:
http://picasaweb.google.com/BJ.McGee/55kCamFollowerInspection#

TSB:
http://www.awe-tuning.com/media/pdf/AWE_FSI_HPFP_Upgrade.pdf

[Rosinbag]

Rep for a very helpful post with great photos [up].

[bblume]

I concur it should be sticky but first let's correctly spell complaint

[pw211]

maybe instead of stickying this thread alone we should push for a "common problems" area of the already existing FAQ? Or if there already is one add this to it..

[clemsongt]

TSB:
http://www.awe-tuning.com/media/pdf/...FP_Upgrade.pdf

^^Broken link...here is a working one...

http://www.awe-tuning.com/media/pdf/AWE_FSI_HPFP_Upgrade.pdf

[intonation]

Have an appointment for this on Wed. I've got codes, but not sure if they're the right ones.
Have told them I've had fuel cut off and intermittent CEL. Hope they check the follower!

Codes —


012555 - Low Pressure Fuel regulation: Fuel Pressure Outside Specification
P310B - 008 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00101000
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 89
Mileage: 117631 km
Time Indication: 0

Freeze Frame:
RPM: 4970 /min
Load: 100.0 %
Speed: 143.0 km/h
Temperature: 77.0∞C
Temperature: 13.0∞C
Absolute Pres.: 970.0 mbar
Voltage: 13.335 V


000768 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
P0300 - 001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00100001
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 1
Mileage: 125217 km
Time Indication: 0

Freeze Frame:
RPM: 991 /min
Load: 37.2 %
Speed: 0.0 km/h
Temperature: 0.0∞C
Temperature: 0.0∞C
Absolute Pres.: 980.0 mbar
Voltage: 14.097 V

000769 - Cylinder 1: Misfire Detected
P0301 - 001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00100001
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 1
Mileage: 125217 km
Time Indication: 0

Freeze Frame:
RPM: 932 /min
Load: 33.3 %
Speed: 0.0 km/h
Temperature: 0.0∞C
Temperature: 0.0∞C
Absolute Pres.: 980.0 mbar
Voltage: 14.351 V

Address 7E8: 1 Fault Found:
P0089 - Valve for Fuel Metering (N290): Implausible Signal

[Sal_B7]

^^hope your not driving your car.

[intonation]

actually i drive it every day round trip 110mi to work; two more days before the appointment on Wed.
it's CPO @ about 80k miles. Whatever gets messed will be replaced :-p

[Sal_B7]

^well hope it doesnt leave you stranded. Good luck with that.