17746 camshaft position sensor G40

[MikkiJayne]

Interesting. I would expect it would also run from G40 on its own. The inline engines with just a single sensor have G40 so I think that one is the primary for Motronic. I might give it a try and see how it behaves. Simple enough to unplug G163 and reset any codes it throws up.

[lebesset]

Originally Posted by MikkiJayne

Interesting. I would expect it would also run from G40 on its own. The inline engines with just a single sensor have G40 so I think that one is the primary for Motronic. I might give it a try and see how it behaves. Simple enough to unplug G163 and reset any codes it throws up.

look forward to seeing the result of your test if and when you get round to it !

incidentally , you don't happen to know offhand the part number of the G163 ? am having trouble to identifying it here in france.... in case I ever need it

[MikkiJayne]

Same as the G40, up there ^^. They're both the same part

[lebesset]

well , got round to ordering the G40
being a tyro I have no idea where the top of the timing belt cover is !!
presumably I have to take the cover off the engine and the timing belt cover is right there in view on the uk drivers side
tried to find a picture but no luck !

[MikkiJayne]

Behind this cover:



You'll need a T30 Torx bit to remove the sensor. Torque is 10Nm.

[lebesset]

yet again thanks mikki

tyro or not I have both a set of torx and a torque wrench !

[lebesset]

don't know what a g40 costs in the uk [ less for sure ] but in france the cheapest is €18 delivered ! hate to think what it costs from audi!
quick look at flea bay and found one in china and decided to risk it , nearly a month to deliver [ as stated ] , came yesterday , installed as per mikki's instructions [ she must have small fingers to get the screws out ] , couple of sticking plasters for the back of my hand , out with the computer et voila ......all correct !

not bad for €3 delivered !