Help with Error Code P0010

[blackfunk]

Hi Guys,

In the past few weeks I've gotten the follow error codes that even after clearing seems to return. Initially the car would not start unless the start button was depressed though the entire start/crank process. If I simply hit the button the car dies and does not start. Also the car does not go through the start up high rpm process since this code showed up.

I'm looking for guidance before I take it in for service so I'm not completely in the dark.

As a little back drop the engine was replace under warranty about a year ago and has less than 3k miles since that event. Also the Transmission Park Selector switch was also changed under warranty about 1 year ago also under warranty.

Of course all this is happening after the warranty expired in May and I opted not to get an extended warranty as my reasoning was the two major components had recently been serviced.

So my question is - do I have a leg to stand on with Audi in getting these issues fixed being that these issues are occurring with less than 2k miles of all of that major work being done?

Thanks in advance for any help guys.

OBD2 - confirmed:
P0010 - "A" Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1

OBD2 - pending:
P0010 - "A" Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1

OBD2 - permanent:
P0010 - "A" Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1

Body/convenience system:
00230 - Transmission Park Selector Switch (F305)

[LYKUNO]

It could be as simple as a wiring connector that isn't fully seated or a wire(s) that got pinched or too close to a rotating or hot part. Since the engine was removed and replaced, and has only had limited mileage put on it since then, it's probably something relatively simple to resolve. Is the dealer that you're taking it to the same one who replaced the engine? If so, when they isolate the cause of the problem, it may turn out to be something simple that they will take responsibility for and absolve you of the cost of repair. Keep us posted on what's found!

[Rocket Tech]

Parts and service performed by the dealer have a 1yr/10k(?) warranty. Hopefully you're still in the 1year period. It doesn't have to be the same dealer that performed the service either, just took my car to a second dealer for repair because the first one screwed it up so badly. Turned out the new replacement part I got failed in 3 months, warrantied and serviced by a more competent center. Good luck!

[blackfunk]

Unfortunately, the warranty for the engine expired in February of this year. In this case it was the same dealer that completed the work.

Problem is that the codes are relatively generic and all of my searches lead to dead ends.

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[LYKUNO]

A few more questions. What year S4 do you have? Are you seeing any dash icons, e.g., check engine light on? I believe it's possible that a faulty camshaft position sensor, or the connection to it, could be causing the error codes. Perhaps the "circuit/open" error is due to a blown fuse. Have you verified there are no fuses blown? I don't have an electrical schematic for this car, so can't tell if the circuit involved is fused at the driver's side fuse panel.

ECS and others sell the camshaft position sensor (around $50). They're located in the cylinder head and have a connectorized plug. Looks similar to this:



If you can check to ensure the wiring connection plug is fully seated, that could be helpful. I just had a look in the engine compartment of our 2011 S4 and not seeing anything that looks like that sensor. It could be below or behind plastic covers or other parts making it inaccessible without disassembling things. I also checked the fuse assignments in the owner's manual and while there are a couple of "engine - electrical" designated fuses, nothing specific that I could find.

Did find one more on-line article regarding this camshaft sensor here. Interesting reading. Perhaps an intermittent/poor electrical connection could be the problem.

If anyone on this forum has a schematic, workshop manual, experience with this circuit or issue resolution, please chime in!

[blackfunk]

Its a 2012. Ironically the problem started a week or two after I opened and checked my air filter (was checking the state etc). I didn't really disconnect anything other that the airbox screws etc. Might be possible that I bumped something while under the hood. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll take a few things off and see if I can locate that connection.

The article you posted was the most helpful thing I've found thus far. Thanks.