Cam Sensor Replacing

Phil303 · #1 4th August 2015, 01:52 PM

I've had starting issues recently and after Googling the symptoms I'm 99% sure it's the cam sensor failing.

Is this an easy job to replace or does it need to go up on a ramp at a garage and all that...?

David's8 · #2 4th August 2015, 05:15 PM

It doesnt require ramps but whilst the left side is relatively easy the right side requires removal of the viscous fan and, according to the service manual, removal of the bumper. See page 93/94 of the manual at tech dump.

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...8&d=1420349882

andycaca · #3 4th August 2015, 05:56 PM

If you need a VCDS scan to confirm anything, you know where i am. no bribery needed

Phil303 · #4 4th August 2015, 10:02 PM

Thank you. I'm confident it is the cam sensor though - booked in for repairs on Friday.

Phil303 · #5 11th August 2015, 01:42 PM

The garage confirmed was a sensor!

They said they'd make me a badge proclaiming me officially as a 'mechanic'.

andycaca · #6 11th August 2015, 04:54 PM

are you "abitlikefiennes" on pistonheads? theres a very similar topic in the EA sub-forum

Phil303 · #7 11th August 2015, 05:12 PM

Yeah - that thread was started because the garage I normally use weren't picking up the phone or answering emails. I thought they'd all gone off on holiday.

As it turns out there was a fault with their line.

I needed the car done asap hence the scrabble around for an alternate workshop.