p0010 camshaft position actuator A bank 1, circuit malfunction 1.8T

[Mojaito]

Hey guy i just got my car repainted new usp bumper and S4 sideblades, RS4 pedals, APR Stage 1 Plus. Guess What Just got this check engine code P0010 camshaft position actuator A bank 1, circuit malfunction. Car is acting up weird. Please what in the hell is it. Is the cam sensor or what.

[Papachristou]

I'll bet those mods caused it...

[Mojaito]

Do you think, it's just stage 1

[BOPOH]

i installed hood pins today and i got the same code. NOBODY knows how to fix it except on this engine http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3864951
can anybody tell me where its located on our engine model?
Thanks

[Turb_Oh_A4]

have you unclipped the timing cover right in front of your engine? My guess is probably there, it was in the DIY

[BOPOH]

yeah i saw that in DIY, haven't tried it yet its too dark outside to look for it, just want to make sure its in the same place

[BOPOH]

AHA i found IT!!!!! thanks guys for everything i'll check it out ASAP http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=243941

[BOPOH]

by the way, when i took to mechanic he said that it might be: unpluged, torn, melted, or malfunction. i smelt burnt wires when it came on so i hope i just melted the wire

[Bmall73]

Where was the location

[old guy]

Where was the location

It's located on the back of the head. The actuator is also called the CCT or Cam Chain Tensioner. The solenoid is visible. The main body of the actuator is located underneath the valve cover.

[Bmall73]

So would I only be taking the valve cover off or do I need to remove the head as well? Also is there a sure way to find out what motor I have? I know its the 1.8t but the head stamp is AEB. I have an 02 audi a4 quattro but I boight it used

[old guy]

To replace the cam chain adjuster you need to remove the valve cover along with the intake cam. The AEB head came off of an earlier A4 B5.

[Bmall73]

Thanks for the help old guy! Much appreciated