Checking position of camshafts to crankshaft: VW Passat B5 2.3 (AZX)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B5 (3B)

• Special tools named: V.A.G 1551, V.A.G 1552

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Connect fault reader V.A.G 1551 (V.A.G 1552). Start engine and select "„Address word“" 01 of engine control unit. Connect fault reader and select engine control unit General notes for self-diagnosis01Connecting fault reader.
2. Press keys 0 and 4 for function "„Initiate basic settings“" and confirm entry with Q key.
3. Press buttons 00 and 1 for "„display group number 1“" and confirm entry with Q button.
4. Press the C button.
5. Press buttons 20 and 8 for "„display group number 208“" and confirm entry with Q button.

6. Press → button.
7. Read fault memory Fault memory01Reading and erasing fault memory.
8. Press buttons 0 and 6 for function "„End output“" and confirm entry with Q button.
9. Switch off ignition.
10. Check valve timing
11. Change to display group 209 as follows: V.A.G 1551: Press key 3 V.A.G 1552: Press key ↑.
12. Press → button.
13. Read fault memory Fault memory01Reading and erasing fault memory.
14. Press buttons 0 and 6 for function "„End output“" and confirm entry with Q button.
15. Switch off ignition.
16. Check valve timing
17. Check camshaft timing control .

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