16400/P0016/000022

16400/P0016/000022 - Bank 1: Camshaft Position Sensor (G40) / Engine Speed Sensor (G28): Incorrect Correlation

Possible Symptoms

• Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) ON

Possible Causes

• Timing Issue
• Camshaft Adjuster

Possible Solutions

• Check Setting of Timing Belt
• Check Timing of Intake/Exhaust Cams
• Check Cam Adjusters as per Repair Manual

Special Notes

• North American Market (NAR) specific notes:
  • When found in 2009 Audi A4, A5 or Q5 with 3.2FSI AVE Engines, please see TSB 15-09-04.
  • When found in 2008 and newer VW/Audi 2.0T engine with a timing chain (example; CCTA and CBFA), please see:
    • Audi Volkswagen - 2.0L Chain Drive - P0016 Cam/Crank correlation check
    • The photos in this album are from a faulty spool valve (control valve) in a 2012 Jetta with CBFA 2.0T.
    • TT 01-15-08 for information about the intake camshaft, adjuster bridge and spool valve.
      • https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10174989-0001.pdf NHTSA
    • Technical Bulletin 2045454
      • https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10133347-9999.pdf NHTSA
    • TSB 15-12-01 or TPI 2028302 for no-start timing chain related problems.
      • https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2012/SB-10045560-1452.pdf NHTSA
    • TT 10-18-01 Rattle Noise on Start Up, with Camshaft Timing Faults 2010 - 2018 1.8 and 2.0
      • https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10149892-9999.pdf NHTSA
  • When found in 2015 2.0L (CVCA) and (CRUA) TDI engines, the camshaft adjuster control valve may stick.
    • https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10123183-9999.pdf NHTSA

• General notes:
  • On engines with chain driven intake camshaft(s), but belt driven exhaust camshaft(s), verify the number of chain roller links between the intake and exhaust camshafts is correct. Click on thumbnail to enlarge: